CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Jefferson County Hospital

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $14
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Jefferson County Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 12.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in Intersection Hyws 81 & 70, Waurika, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $14 (591%)

Insurance Median: $30 (1266%)

Cash: $14 (591% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (1266% 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 1266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1166%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Medica	$1	42%
Healthcare Highways	$18 - $27	759%
Humana	$22 - $23	928%
Friday Health Plan	$23 - $24	970%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $29	1139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28	1181%
Oklahoma Health Network (Ohn)	$32 - $34	1350%
Aetna	$34 - $36	1435%
Coventry	$34 - $36	1435%
Cigna	$36 - $38	1519%
First Health	$36 - $38	1519%
Osma Health	$36 - $38	1519%
Preferred Community Choice	$37 - $39	1561%
Healthsmart	$38 - $39	1603%

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 $14.
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 Jefferson County Hospital 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.