CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Medical City Weatherford

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Medical City Weatherford is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3

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: $279 (11772%)
Insurance Median: $3 (127%)
Cash: $279 (11772% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3 (127% 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
Cook Childrens Health Plan $1 42%
Aetna $2 - $164 84%
American Health Plan Of Texas, Inc. $2 84%
Amerigroup $2 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $124 84%
Care N Care $2 84%
Cigna $2 - $39 84%
Devoted Health $2 84%
Humana $2 - $26 84%
Integranet $2 84%
Mutual Of Omaha $2 84%
Parkland Community Health Plan $2 84%
Procare Advantge $2 84%
Superior Health Plan $2 - $20 84%
Triwest Veterans $2 84%
United $2 - $67 84%
Wellcare $2 84%
Wellmed $2 84%
Imperial Insurance Company $3 127%
Provider Partners Health Plan $3 127%
Texas Independent Health Plan $3 127%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 127%
Verda Health Plan $3 127%
Molina $4 169%
Superior $4 - $5 169%
Molina Healthcare $6 253%
Oscar $6 253%
Evry Health $72 3038%
Multiplan Phcs $195 8228%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $198 8354%
Parker County $209 8819%
Independent Medical Systems $279 11772%
National Healthcare Solutions $279 11772%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX 76086
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals