CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $113 (1454%)

Insurance Median: $102 (1313%)

Cash: $113 (1454% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (1313% 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 1313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1213%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$7 - $8	90%
Aetna	$8 - $125	103%
American Health Plan	$8	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $78	103%
Healthpartners	$8 - $138	103%
Iowa Total Care	$8	103%
Molina Healthcare	$8	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $69	103%
Immergrun	$40	515%
Medical Associates	$81 - $86	1042%
Quad City Community Healthcare	$81 - $122	1042%
Midlands Choice	$85 - $105	1094%
Oscar Health	$102	1313%
Great River Health Systems	$105 - $113	1351%
Progyny	$122	1570%
Aplos Health Plan	$130	1673%
Sedgwick	$130	1673%
Global Excel	$138	1776%
Sanford Health Plan	$138	1776%
Sisco	$143	1840%
Employee Benefit Systems	$146	1879%
Healthsmart	$146	1879%
Hfn	$149	1918%
Multiplan	$149	1918%

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 $113.
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 University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics 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.