CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Carepartners Rehabilitation Hospital, Lllp

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Carepartners Rehabilitation Hospital, Lllp is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 9.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 68 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $54 (2278%)
Insurance Median: $22 (928%)
Cash: $54 (2278% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (928% 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 928% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 828%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $36 84%
Alignment Health $2 84%
Devoted Health $2 84%
Humana $2 84%
United $2 - $32 84%
Wellcare $2 - $33 84%
Amerihealth $3 127%
Amerihealth Caritas $3 127%
Cigna $3 127%
Healthteam Advantage $3 127%
Longevity Health Plan $3 127%
Provider Partners Health Plan $3 127%
Troy Healthcare $3 127%
Ambetter / Centene $4 169%
Apex Health $11 464%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $32 928%
Oscar $29 1224%
Caresource $33 1392%
Medcost $39 1646%
Multiplan $45 1899%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 68 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL