CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Parkview Medical Center, Inc is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $68 (875%)

Insurance Median: $43 (553%)

Cash: $68 (875% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (553% 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 553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 453%). 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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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
Cigna	$5 - $9	64%
Aetna	$8 - $56	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $43	103%
Cms	$8	103%
Humana	$8	103%
Kaiser	$8 - $93	103%
Select Health	$8 - $88	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $99	103%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$44 - $46	566%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$84	1081%
Multiplan/Phcs	$103	1326%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$112	1441%
First Health	$117	1506%

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 $68.
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 Parkview Medical Center, Inc 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.