CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at College Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

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: $36 (463%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $36 (463% 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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $6 - $8 77%
Davita Healthplan $6 - $42 77%
Healthcare Partners $6 - $42 77%
Imperial Health Plan $6 77%
Value Options $6 - $42 77%
Altamed $7 - $8 90%
Benevolence Healthcare $7 - $8 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $2,969 90%
Blue Shield $7 - $39 90%
Brand New Day $7 - $8 90%
Care First $7 - $8 90%
Cigna $7 90%
Health Net $7 - $55 90%
Heritage Provider Network $7 - $11 90%
Kaiser $7 - $51 90%
La Care $7 - $8 90%
Molina Healthcare $7 - $8 90%
Synermed $7 - $11 90%
Aetna $8 - $11 103%
Caremore $8 103%
Central Health Plan $8 103%
Easy Choice $8 103%
Prospect $8 103%
Multiplan $9 - $72 116%
Three Rivers Provider Network $10 129%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals