CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 22.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 W Main, Henryetta, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $20 (844%)

Insurance Median: $53 (2236%)

Cash: $20 (844% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (2236% 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 2236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2136%). 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

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$16	675%
Lucent Health [6000]	$16	675%
Cigna	$36	1519%
Healthpartners [1500]	$36	1519%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$36	1519%
Pba [1775]	$36	1519%
Global Health [1430]	$41	1730%
First Health [1375]	$45 - $57	1899%
Multiplan [1680]	$45 - $57	1899%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$47	1983%
Community Care [1290]	$53	2236%
Fmh Benefit Services [1390]	$53	2236%
Group Resources [1455]	$53	2236%
Phcs [1780]	$53 - $57	2236%
Healthsmart [1505]	$56	2363%
Administrative Concepts [1005]	$57	2405%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$57	2405%
Allied National Global Care [1035]	$57	2405%
Gilsbar [1425]	$57	2405%
Healthnet [1495]	$57	2405%
New Era Life Insurance Company [1705]	$57	2405%
Pan American Life Insurance Co [1770]	$57	2405%
Trustmark [2030]	$57	2405%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$66	2785%

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 $20.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta 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.