CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 14.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $40 (1688%)

Insurance Median: $35 (1477%)

Cash: $40 (1688% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (1477% 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 1477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1377%). 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
Tricare	$23 - $24	970%
Advanced Health - All Plans	$25 - $26	1055%
Aetna	$26 - $37	1097%
Atrio Mcr Adv - Allplans	$26 - $27	1097%
Confederated Tribes - All Plans	$26 - $27	1097%
Moda Mcr Adv	$26 - $27	1097%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$26 - $27	1097%
Cigna	$31 - $32	1308%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$35 - $36	1477%
Prov Netwrk Of America - All Plans	$35 - $37	1477%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$35 - $37	1477%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $37	1477%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $38	1519%
First Choice - All Plans	$36 - $38	1519%
Multiplan - All Plans	$36 - $38	1519%
First Health - All Plans	$37 - $39	1561%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$37 - $39	1561%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$37 - $39	1561%

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 $40.
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 Southern Coos Hospital & Health 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.