CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Northwest Health - Starke is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

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: $38 (489%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $38 (489% 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

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Lutheran $2 - $72 26%
Self Pay $2 - $147 26%
Medpartners $3 - $90 39%
Alpha Baking $4 - $120 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $12 51%
Physicians Health Plan $4 - $110 51%
Php $5 - $161 64%
Encore $6 - $233 77%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $189 77%
Aetna $7 - $231 90%
Cigna $7 - $222 90%
Coventry First Health $7 - $231 90%
Multiplan Inc $7 - $241 90%
Tricare $7 90%
Caresource $8 103%
Community Health Alliance $8 - $241 103%
Humana $8 103%
In Dept Of Correction $8 103%
Lutheran Network $8 - $235 103%
Managed Health Services $8 - $16 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Mhs $8 103%
Node Champva $8 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $8 103%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Va $8 103%
Ppom $8 - $251 103%
Sagamore Health Network $8 - $235 103%
Us Department Of Labor $10 129%
Indiana Workers Comp $16 206%
Encore Kba Epo $19 245%
Magnacare Ma $19 245%
Encore Kba Ppo $23 296%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals