CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $43 (553%)
Insurance Median: $64 (824%)
Cash: $43 (553% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (824% 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 824% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 724%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $3 39%
Community Care Plan $3 39%
Florida Community Care $3 - $9 39%
Molina $3 39%
Simply Healthcare $3 39%
Sunshine State $3 39%
Aetna $8 - $168 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 103%
Simply Freedom Optimum $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $92 103%
Wellcare $8 103%
Ambetter / Centene $21 270%
Avmed $67 - $90 862%
Usa Managed Care $73 - $98 940%
First Health $76 - $102 978%
Careworks $127 - $168 1634%
Enlyte $127 - $168 1634%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals