CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital Denver LLC

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital Denver LLC is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 W 104Th Ave, Westminster, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $78 (1004%)

Insurance Median: $58 (746%)

Cash: $78 (1004% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (746% 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 746% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 646%). 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

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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
America'S Choice Provider Network	$54	695%
Quik Trip	$58	746%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$58	746%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$58	746%
Multiplan/Phcs	$62	798%
Prime Health Services	$66	849%

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 $78.
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 Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital Denver LLC 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.