CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Southwest Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Southwest Memorial Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $30 (386%)
Insurance Median: $55 (708%)
Cash: $30 (386% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (708% 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 708% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 608%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $52 219%
Humana $17 - $56 219%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Inc. $54 695%
Aetna $55 708%
Cigna $55 708%
Cofinity $55 708%
Great West $55 708%
Kaiser Permanente $56 721%
Coventry $57 734%
UnitedHealthcare $57 734%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals