CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Norton Scott Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Norton Scott Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $30 (386%)

Insurance Median: $37 (476%)

Cash: $30 (386% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (476% 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 476% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 376%). 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	$7 - $89	90%
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$8	103%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$8	103%
Caresource Indiana Just4Me	$8	103%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$8 - $36	103%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$8	103%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$8	103%
Molina Healthcare	$8	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $90	103%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$36	463%
Mdwise Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$36	463%
Communicare Advantage	$37	476%
Aetna	$95	1223%
Multiplan	$121 - $128	1557%
Cigna	$128	1647%
Encore Health Network	$128	1647%
Prime Health	$128	1647%
Ppom	$133	1712%
Intercommunity Health Network (Ihn)	$136	1750%

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 $30.
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 Norton Scott 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.