CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $43
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

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: $98 (1261%)
Insurance Median: $43 (553%)
Cash: $98 (1261% 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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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 - $111 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $82 103%
Cigna $8 - $20 103%
Cms $8 103%
Devoted Health $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Kaiser $8 - $73 103%
Select Health $8 - $21 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $81 103%
Kaiser Public Option $50 644%
Kaiser Kp Select $66 849%
Simplified Benefits Administration $70 - $85 901%
Denver Health Medical Plan $108 1390%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $117 1506%
First Health $128 1647%
Multiplan $154 1982%
Phcs $154 1982%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals