CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $44
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $44 (566%)

Insurance Median: $41 (528%)

Cash: $44 (566% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (528% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 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 528% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 428%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$6 - $74	77%
Aetna	$8 - $72	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8	103%
Cooper Green	$8	103%
Humana	$8 - $88	103%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$8	103%
Triwest	$8	103%
United Mine Workers	$8	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $9	103%
Viva	$9 - $52	116%
Ambetter / Centene	$11	142%
Beech Street	$16 - $72	206%
Phcs	$16 - $72	206%
One Health Plan	$17 - $67	219%
Geha	$18 - $72	232%
Healthchoice	$18 - $72	232%
Alamed	$20 - $81	257%
Construction Claims Management	$21 - $83	270%
Corvel	$21 - $93	270%
Multiplan	$21 - $84	270%
Novanet	$22 - $86	283%
Department Of Labor	$23 - $90	296%
Heritage Summit Health	$23 - $90	296%
Pnoa	$23 - $93	296%
Three Rivers	$23 - $93	296%

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 $44.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85025.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85025.
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.