CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 13.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789, Thomasville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$2.37

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2.37 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $31 (1308%)

Insurance Median: $32 (1350%)

Cash: $31 (1308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (1350% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2.37 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1250%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$2 - $50	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $45	84%
Cigna	$2 - $38	84%
Humana	$2 - $49	84%
Liberty Health	$2	84%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$2	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$2 - $42	84%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$5 - $11	211%
Amerihealth	$7 - $12	295%
Carolina Complete	$7 - $11	295%
Wellcare	$7 - $12	295%
Caresource North Carolina	$16 - $25	675%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$23 - $36	970%
Plotkin Health	$24 - $38	1013%
Amps	$26 - $41	1097%
Medcost	$34 - $59	1435%
Primary Physician Care	$35 - $55	1477%
Multiplan	$36 - $57	1519%
Phcs	$36 - $57	1519%
Employers Choice Network	$39 - $61	1646%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$39 - $61	1646%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $31.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85018.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85018.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.