CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $82
  • Cash Discount Price: $438
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Mercyone Elkader Medical Center is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $438. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$438

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$82

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: $438 (5637%)
Insurance Median: $82 (1055%)
Cash: $438 (5637% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $82 (1055% 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 1055% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 955%). 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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $112 116%
Aetna $58 - $82 746%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 746%
Medicare (plans) $59 - $60 759%
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $84 798%
Iowa Total Care $70 901%
Medicaid / KanCare $71 914%
Amish Hospital Aid $77 991%
1199 National Benefit Fund $82 1055%
Allied Benefit Systems $82 1055%
Asr Health Benefits $82 1055%
Christian Brother Services $82 1055%
Coventry $82 1055%
First Health $82 1055%
Lucent Health $82 1055%
Luminare Health $82 1055%
Medical Mutual $82 1055%
Meritain $82 1055%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $82 1055%
Webtpa $82 1055%
Geha $84 1081%
Centivo $87 1120%
Health Choices $90 1158%
Medical Associates $90 1158%
Ambetter / Centene $98 1261%
Health Partners $108 1390%
Auxiant $110 1416%
Cigna $110 1416%
Medica $110 1416%
Midlands $110 1416%
Midlands Choice $110 1416%
Crime Victim Assistance $112 1441%
Claimdoc $117 1506%
Nova $117 1506%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA 52043
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals