CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Grossmont Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $148
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Grossmont Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $148. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58, La Mesa, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$148

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $148 (1905%)

Insurance Median: $120 (1544%)

Cash: $148 (1905% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (1544% 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 1544% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1444%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Indian Health Council	$1 - $67	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $305	154%
Aetna	$28 - $158	360%
Molina	$59	759%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $536	759%
Cigna	$67 - $148	862%
Community Health Group	$67	862%
San Diego Pace	$83 - $98	1068%
Managed Health Network	$94	1210%
Humana	$98 - $138	1261%
Medicare (plans)	$111	1429%
Health Net	$120 - $138	1544%
Blue Shield	$132	1699%
Medi-Cal	$132	1699%
County Medical Services	$138	1776%
Epic Americas	$177	2278%
Multiplan	$23,240	299099%

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 $148.
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 Grossmont Hospital 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.