CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $34 (438%)
Insurance Median: $17 (219%)
Cash: $34 (438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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 $3 - $56 39%
Beacon Health Strategies $3 39%
Florida Community Care $3 39%
Humana $3 - $8 39%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 39%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $8 39%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $4 51%
Community Care Plan $4 51%
Molina $4 51%
Simply Healthcare $4 51%
Avmed $8 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $37 103%
Capital Health Plan $8 - $34 103%
Carelon Health $8 103%
Careplus $8 103%
North Central Hospice $8 103%
Vha $8 103%
Wellcare $8 103%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $9 116%
Devoted Health Plan $9 116%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $9 116%
Positive Healthcare Partners $9 116%
Ghilcrest County $10 129%
Levy County $10 129%
Wellpath $12 154%
Uaa $21 - $26 270%
Ambetter / Centene $22 - $27 283%
Northeast Fl Hospital $25 - $30 322%
Florida Health Care Plan $28 - $34 360%
Health First $39 - $48 502%
Prime Health Services $39 - $48 502%
Archbold Medical Center $42 - $51 541%
Cigna $42 - $51 541%
Genex $42 - $51 541%
Corvel Corp $48 - $58 618%
Geha $50 - $61 644%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals