CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $111 (1429%)

Insurance Median: $79 (1017%)

Cash: $111 (1429% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (1017% 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 1017% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 917%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$8 - $219	103%
Countycare Il Cook Co [1607]	$8 - $15	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8 - $15	103%
Aetna	$16 - $77	206%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$56 - $110	721%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$56 - $200	721%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$64 - $219	824%
Dreyer Med Ipa Advocate [1409]	$67 - $131	862%
Humana	$67 - $219	862%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$67 - $131	862%
Healthlink [125]	$71 - $138	914%
Choicecare [177]	$86 - $168	1107%
First Health Plan [6034]	$86 - $168	1107%
Cigna	$90 - $175	1158%
Compsych [112]	$90 - $175	1158%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $219	1441%

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 $111.
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 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital 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.