CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Elkhart General Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $39 (502%)
Insurance Median: $36 (463%)
Cash: $39 (502% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $4 51%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $40 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $15 90%
Aetna $8 - $41 103%
Caresource $8 - $78 103%
Devoted Healthcare $8 - $12 103%
Humana $8 - $42 103%
Mdwise $8 - $78 103%
Mhs $8 - $78 103%
Pace $8 103%
Plain Church $12 - $48 154%
Cha $36 - $47 463%
Immergrun $36 - $48 463%
Php $39 - $42 502%
Cigna $43 - $46 553%
Multiplan $43 553%
Encore $44 566%
Signature $44 566%
Heartland $60 772%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals