CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $59
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,275
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$59

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: $5,275 (67889%)
Insurance Median: $59 (759%)
Cash: $5,275 (67889% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $59 (759% 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 759% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 659%). 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 $8 - $100 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $1,754 103%
Geha $8 103%
Iowa Total Care $8 - $28 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $28 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $30 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $289 103%
Amish Hospital Aid $10 - $39 129%
Centivo $11 - $43 142%
Oscar $11 - $42 142%
Ambetter / Centene $13 - $49 167%
Claimdoc $16 - $59 206%
Nova $16 - $59 206%
Health Choices $58 746%
Medical Associates $58 746%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $89 - $289 1145%
1199 National Benefit Fund $100 1287%
Allied Benefit Systems $100 1287%
Asr Health Benefits $100 1287%
Christian Brother Services $100 1287%
Coventry $100 1287%
First Health $100 1287%
Lucent Health $100 1287%
Luminare Health $100 1287%
Medical Mutual $100 1287%
Meritain $100 1287%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $100 1287%
Webtpa $100 1287%
Cigna $173 2227%
Health Partners $184 2368%
Auxiant $188 2420%
Medica $188 2420%
Midlands $188 2420%
Midlands Choice $188 2420%
Usa Managed Care $246 3166%
Crime Victim Assistance $289 3719%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $1,754 22574%
Blue Care Network $1,754 22574%
Blue Distinction Transplant $1,754 22574%
Blue Shield - Ca $1,754 22574%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $1,754 22574%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $1,754 22574%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $1,754 22574%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $1,754 22574%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $1,754 22574%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals