CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $113
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $107. 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 13.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $107 (1377%)
Cash: $113 (1454% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (1377% 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 1377% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1277%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 90%
Humana $54 695%
Mercy One - All Plans $54 695%
Va Ccn - All Plans $54 695%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $55 708%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $107 708%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $99 1274%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $99 1274%
Medical Associates - All Plans $120 1544%
Preferred Health - All Plans $120 1544%
Aetna $131 - $137 1686%
Multiplan - All Plans $134 1725%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $137 1763%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $145 1866%
Amerigroup Mcaid $147 1892%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals