Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

For this blood test (CPT code 85025), the facility's cash median price of $25.00 is slightly higher than the negotiated rates paid by most insurance plans, which range from $7.00 to $28.00 across 38 payers. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Satanta, Kansas, with a government ownership structure, patients should note that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and contract premiums that can exceed the direct cash price. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price of $25.00 upfront might be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, which could result in a negotiated rate of $21.00 or higher depending on your specific plan, especially if your deductible has not yet been met.

To minimize costs, we recommend asking the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling your visit, as these upfront payment incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing expensive insurance claims processing. Additionally, since the facility's gross charge is $28.00, it is important to verify that your insurance is actually in-network and to request an itemized bill to ensure no errors or unbundled charges are included. While the data does not provide a specific county or state average for this procedure, comparing your allowed amount to the Medicare rate of $7.77 can help you understand the baseline cost; commercial rates are often marked up significantly above this federal benchmark, so confirming your exact allowed amount with the provider is essential before treatment.