CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Frist Court, Columbus, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

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: $62 (798%)
Insurance Median: $17 (219%)
Cash: $62 (798% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $8 64%
UnitedHealthcare $7 90%
Cigna $12 - $17 154%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952] $28 360%
Kaiser [10500] $138 1776%
Phcs [10601] $144 1853%
Novanet [10819] $155 1995%
Aetna $164 2111%
First Health [10303] $165 2124%
Multiplan [10600] $175 2252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Frist Court, Columbus, GA 31909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals