CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Maury Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $2
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Maury Regional Hospital is $2. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2

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: $10 (422%)
Insurance Median: $2 (84%)
Cash: $10 (422% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2 (84% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $2 42%
Wellpoint $1 - $2 42%
Aetna $2 - $19 84%
American Health Plans $2 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $10 84%
Cigna $2 - $22 84%
Farm Bureau Health Plans $2 84%
Humana $2 84%
Medicare (plans) $2 84%
Nhc $2 84%
Wellcare Harmony Health $2 84%
Wellpoint Tci $2 84%
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $6 169%
Medrisk $4 169%
State Of Tennessee $4 169%
Oscar $6 253%
Wayne County Jail $10 422%
Lawrence County Jail $16 675%
Lewis County Jail $16 675%
Marshall County Jail $16 675%
Beech Street $17 717%
Multiplan $17 717%
Phcs $17 717%
Firsthealth $20 844%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals