CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $41 (528%)
Insurance Median: $67 (862%)
Cash: $41 (528% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (862% 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 862% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 762%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $8 - $71 103%
Tricare $8 103%
Triwest $8 103%
Presbyterian Health Plan $17 219%
Aetna $22 - $66 283%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $51 656%
Hmo Health Plans $52 669%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 849%
Galaxy Health Network $66 849%
Multiplan $66 - $68 849%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $69 849%
Humana $68 875%
Pinnacol Assurance $70 901%
Cigna $71 914%
Colorado Access $71 914%
Foundation Health Corp $71 914%
Rocky Mountain $71 914%
Uc Health Plan $71 914%
Uchpa Phs $71 914%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals