CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at St Lukes Regional Medical Center is $8. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $8 (103%)
Cash: $34 (438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (103% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $8 64%
Nebraska Total Care $6 - $11 77%
Aetna $8 - $15 103%
Amerivantage $8 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Molina $8 103%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $8 103%
Cigna $10 - $26 129%
Health Partners Open Network $12 - $15 154%
Medica Exchange Inspire $22 283%
Medica Exchange Insure $24 309%
Avera Health Plan $27 347%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2720 Stone Park Boulevard, Sioux City, IA 51104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals