CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Pinckneyville Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $184
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Pinckneyville Community Hospital is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

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: $184 (2368%)

Insurance Median: $103 (1326%)

Cash: $184 (2368% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (1326% 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 1326% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1226%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$26 - $166	335%
Ambetter / Centene	$26	335%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $132	335%
Medicaid / KanCare	$26	335%
Humana	$68	875%
Umwa Mcr Adv - All Plans	$68	875%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $151	875%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$68	875%
Healthlink Hmo	$144	1853%
Phcs - All Other Plans	$151	1943%
Cigna	$152	1956%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$152	1956%
Healthlink Work Comp	$152	1956%
Phcs Savility	$156	2008%
Multiplan - All Plans	$166	2136%

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 $184.
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 Pinckneyville Community 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.