CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $58
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Rush University Medical Center is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$58

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: $54 (695%)
Insurance Median: $58 (746%)
Cash: $54 (695% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $58 (746% 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 746% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 646%). 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 $6 - $124 77%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $6 77%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $6 77%
Molina Mcaid $6 77%
Cigna $7 - $124 90%
Aetna $8 - $124 103%
Meridian Dnsp $8 103%
Molina Fide-Snp $8 103%
Ambetter / Centene $10 129%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $11 142%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $167 322%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $93 - $124 1197%
Humana $93 - $124 1197%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $93 - $124 1197%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $99 - $131 1274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals