CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $87
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Boulder Community Health is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $87 (1120%)
Insurance Median: $66 (849%)
Cash: $87 (1120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (849% 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 849% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 749%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $8 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $103 64%
Humana $5 - $8 64%
Aetna $6 - $151 77%
Health Spring $6 77%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $66 90%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $7 - $66 90%
Select Health Value Network $7 - $66 90%
Clear Spring $8 103%
Devoted Health $8 - $69 103%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $8 103%
Cigna $9 - $138 116%
Multiplan $12 - $121 154%
Phcs $12 - $121 154%
Kaiser Public Option $15 193%
Kaiser $18 232%
Kaiser Ppo $18 232%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $121 1557%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $130 1673%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $147 1892%
Mines And Associates $147 1892%
Three Rivers Provider Network $147 1892%
Zelis (Profee) $147 1892%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $156 2008%
National Preferred Provider Network $156 2008%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $156 2008%
Usa $156 2008%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $161 2072%
Health Payors Organization $164 2111%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $166 2136%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $166 2136%
National Provider Network $168 2162%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals