CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Texoma Medical Center

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $95
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Texoma Medical Center is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 20.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5016 S Us Highway 75, Denison, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $95 (4008%)

Insurance Median: $49 (2068%)

Cash: $95 (4008% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (2068% 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 2068% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1968%). 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
Molina	$2 - $93	84%
Superior	$2 - $4	84%
Tchp	$2	84%
Amerigroup	$3	127%
United_Healthcare	$3	127%
Aetna	$34 - $37	1435%
Cigna	$45 - $52	1899%
Healthsmart	$72 - $98	3038%
Humana	$72 - $76	3038%
Multiplan	$87 - $93	3671%
Healthchoice	$92 - $98	3882%

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 $95.
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 Texoma Medical 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.