CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Jacobi Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Jacobi Medical Center is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 23.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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%)
Insurance Median: $56 (2363%)
Ins. Median: $56 (2363% 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 2363% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2263%). 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 - $7 84%
Elderplan $2 84%
Fidelis $2 - $126 84%
Healthfirst $2 - $126 84%
Magnacare $3 127%
Oxford $3 127%
United $3 - $70 127%
Villagecare Max $3 - $8 127%
Oscar $4 169%
Centerlight $5 211%
Carelon $6 - $56 253%
Cigna $6 253%
Wellcare $6 253%
Emblem $7 - $75 295%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $126 338%
Local 1199 $8 338%
Multiplan $8 338%
Vnsny $8 - $57 338%
Metroplus $54 - $126 2278%
Amidacare $56 2363%
Senior Whole Health $56 2363%
United Behavioral Health $56 - $61 2363%
Affinity $57 - $126 2405%
Carelon (Amida Care) $57 2405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals