Blood count, hemoglobin
Medicare pricing data for 18,097 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $14.00 but Medicare allows only $2.31. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Blood count, hemoglobin (HCPCS code 85018) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2.31, but hospitals typically charge $14.00 — a 6.1x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $2.31, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.46. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $2.31 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $2 | $15 | 206 | 5,568 | +0.4% |
| Louisiana | $2 | $13 | 118 | 2,544 | +0.4% |
| Maine | $2 | $14 | 36 | 224 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $2 | $11 | 329 | 11,161 | +0.4% |
| Montana | $2 | $15 | 42 | 197 | +0.4% |
| New Mexico | $2 | $15 | 68 | 1,317 | +0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $2 | $14 | 72 | 1,248 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $2 | $14 | 252 | 5,218 | +0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $2 | $9 | 38 | 1,114 | +0.4% |
| South Dakota | $2 | $15 | 112 | 1,181 | +0.4% |
| Vermont | $2 | $13 | 94 | 380 | +0.4% |
| Wyoming | $2 | $18 | 32 | 207 | +0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $2 | $3 | 38 | 331 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $2 | $13 | 885 | 28,083 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | $2 | $12 | 808 | 15,477 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $2 | $8 | 17 | 1,766 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $2 | $18 | 598 | 8,291 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $2 | $10 | 304 | 2,137 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $2 | $15 | 504 | 5,852 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $2 | $12 | 252 | 2,692 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $2 | $8 | 103 | 4,246 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $2 | $11 | 257 | 2,064 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $2 | $13 | 2,226 | 24,584 | 0.0% |
| Mississippi | $2 | $19 | 205 | 4,471 | 0.0% |
| Nebraska | $2 | $9 | 229 | 4,199 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $2 | $16 | 138 | 14,188 | 0.0% |
| New York | $2 | $16 | 408 | 5,950 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $2 | $16 | 1,025 | 35,496 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota | $2 | $20 | 104 | 1,034 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $2 | $15 | 373 | 12,025 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $2 | $12 | 248 | 3,808 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $2 | $14 | 586 | 26,543 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $2 | $8 | 255 | 1,974 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $2 | $11 | 507 | 12,817 | 0.0% |
| West Virginia | $2 | $20 | 65 | 280 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $2 | $29 | 694 | 7,132 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $2 | $15 | 304 | 9,921 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $2 | $18 | 245 | 2,193 | 0.0% |
| Connecticut | $2 | $9 | 281 | 1,627 | 0.0% |
| Delaware | $2 | $5 | 17 | 427 | -0.4% |
| Nevada | $2 | $10 | 81 | 4,935 | -0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $2 | $10 | 67 | 343 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $2 | $13 | 659 | 5,880 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $2 | $15 | 449 | 5,385 | -0.4% |
| Arizona | $2 | $15 | 206 | 9,674 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $2 | $9 | 191 | 3,149 | -0.4% |
| California | $2 | $14 | 2,539 | 37,416 | -0.4% |
| Missouri | $2 | $9 | 337 | 5,543 | -0.9% |
| Tennessee | $2 | $14 | 330 | 4,758 | -0.9% |
| Alaska | $2 | $32 | 66 | 211 | -0.9% |
| Idaho | $2 | $17 | 73 | 320 | -2.2% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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