CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $54 (695%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $54 (695% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (103% 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.

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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 $8 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $9 103%
Cigna $8 - $27 103%
Devoted Health Plan $8 103%
Essence Healthcare $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Primewell Health Services $8 - $22 103%
Tribute Health $8 103%
Triwest $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 103%
Va $8 103%
Wellcare By Allwell $8 103%
Wellcare Non $8 103%
Health Advantage $9 116%
Ambetter / Centene $11 142%
Northwest Health Plan $13 167%
Qualchoice Novasys $13 167%
Vantos $13 167%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals