CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $15 (193%)
Insurance Median: $23 (296%)
Cash: $15 (193% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). 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 $7 - $60 90%
Banner Health $7 - $20 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $74 90%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $7 - $20 90%
Medica $7 - $54 90%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $20 90%
Clear Spring Health $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Longevity $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $62 103%
Assist Health Group $9 - $24 116%
Devoted Health Services $9 116%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $12 - $32 154%
Denver Health Medical Plan $15 - $39 193%
Apostrophe, Inc. $22 - $58 283%
First Choice Health Network $22 - $58 283%
First Choice Of The Midwest $23 - $62 296%
Hue Health, Inc $23 - $62 296%
Multiplan $23 - $63 296%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $23 - $62 296%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals