CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, hemoglobin

Facility: Astria Sunnyside Hospital

Billing Code: 85018 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85018
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, hemoglobin at Astria Sunnyside Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2.37, this hospital’s rate is 21.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1016 Tacoma Avenue, Sunnyside, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $39 (1646%)

Insurance Median: $51 (2152%)

Cash: $39 (1646% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (2152% 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 2152% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2052%). 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
Aetna	$2 - $61	84%
Healthcomp_Ihs	$2	84%
Humana	$2 - $62	84%
Medicare (plans)	$2	84%
Tricare	$2	84%
Va	$2	84%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16 - $21	675%
Molina	$16 - $17	675%
Regence	$34 - $35	1435%
Cigna	$40 - $41	1688%
Li	$41 - $42	1730%
First_Choice	$50 - $52	2110%
Tpsc	$52 - $54	2194%
Kaiser	$53 - $54	2236%
Premera	$55 - $56	2321%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $59	2405%
Fhpw	$59 - $61	2489%
Healthcomp	$60 - $62	2532%
Bcchp	$67 - $69	2827%
Great_Rivers	$67 - $69	2827%
Zenith	$67 - $69	2827%

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 $39.
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 Astria Sunnyside Hospital 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.