CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $7. 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 2.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $7 (295%)

Cash: $10 (422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (295% 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 295% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 195%). 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
Aetna	$2 - $13	84%
Ambetter / Centene	$2	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $21	84%
Humana	$2	84%
Molina	$2	84%
Parkland	$2	84%
Procare	$2	84%
Superior	$2	84%
United Options Nexus	$2	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$2 - $33	84%
Wellpoint	$2 - $10	84%
Cigna	$4 - $34	169%
Healthsmart	$4 - $38	169%
Healthfirst	$5 - $26	211%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters	$5 - $25	211%
Coventry	$6 - $32	253%
Quiktrip	$6 - $29	253%
Rockwall County	$6 - $32	253%
Galaxy Health Network	$7 - $40	295%
Multiplan	$7 - $40	295%
Phcs	$8 - $37	338%

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 $10.
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 UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. 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.