CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $103
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$103

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: $103 (1326%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $103 (1326% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $9 51%
Caterpillar $4 51%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 51%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 51%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 51%
United $4 - $6 51%
Aetna $6 - $10 77%
Coventry $6 - $8 77%
Cigna $7 90%
Clear Springs Health $8 103%
Health Alliance $8 103%
Longevity Health Plan $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Meridian $8 - $9 103%
Molina $8 - $9 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 103%
Wellcare $8 103%
Zing Health $8 103%
County Care Health Plan $9 116%
Youthcare Healthchoice $9 116%
Equian $47 605%
Multiplan $47 605%
Zelis $47 605%
Integrated Health Plan $51 656%
Healthlink $76 978%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals