CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $11
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $11 (142%)

Insurance Median: $13 (167%)

Cash: $11 (142% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (167% 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
Aetna	$4 - $149	51%
Tricare	$4 - $50	51%
Triwest Va Choice And Pc3-All Plans	$4 - $50	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $137	51%
Healthscope Stellar - All Plans	$7 - $83	90%
Wellmark Hmo	$8 - $31	103%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$8 - $34	103%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$9 - $102	116%
Cigna	$9 - $152	116%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$9 - $152	116%
Health Partners Prestage	$10 - $118	129%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$11 - $126	142%

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 $11.
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 Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond 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.