CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85018
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $517
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $517. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$517

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: $517 (21814%)
Insurance Median: $3 (127%)
Cash: $517 (21814% 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
Aetna $2 - $209 84%
American Health Plan $2 84%
Amerigroup $2 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $200 84%
Christus Mcd $2 84%
Cigna $2 - $414 84%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $2 84%
Humana $2 - $12 84%
Humanna $2 84%
Independent Medical System $2 84%
Molina Healthcare $2 84%
Physicians Health Choice $2 84%
Shared Health $2 84%
Superior Health Plan $2 - $31 84%
Texas Health Network $2 84%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $2 84%
United $2 - $233 84%
Wellmed $2 84%
Molina $3 127%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $3 127%
Pyramid Life $3 127%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 127%
Superior $4 169%
Corvel Corporation $5 211%
Omni Healthcare $5 211%
Healthcare Highways $99 4177%
Texas Workforce Commission $124 5232%
Averde Health $171 7215%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $222 - $440 9367%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $233 9831%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $284 11983%
Multiplan Phcs $310 13080%
National Healthcare Solutions $310 13080%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $310 13080%
Southwest Medical $310 13080%
Usc Health Services $310 13080%
First Health $319 13460%
Coastal Comp $336 14177%
Newton Ppo $362 15274%
Texas True Choice $388 16371%
Beech Street $414 17468%
Usa Managed Care $414 17468%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals