CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $208
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $208 (2677%)
Insurance Median: $13 (167%)
Cash: $208 (2677% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (167% 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.

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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 $8 - $220 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $264 103%
Caresource $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Managed Health Services $8 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
United Heathcare $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $12 103%
Zing $8 103%
Caresource Maketplace $13 167%
Ambetter / Centene $16 206%
Magnacare $21 270%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $23 296%
Cigna $114 - $124 1467%
Encore $178 - $264 2291%
Phcs $202 2600%
Siho $208 2677%
Sagamore $214 2754%
Multiplan $217 2793%
Hfn $232 - $252 2986%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals