CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: North Oaks Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $14
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at North Oaks Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $14 (180%)

Insurance Median: $21 (270%)

Cash: $14 (180% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$8 - $298	103%
Allwell	$8	103%
Blue Advantage	$8	103%
Champva	$8	103%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage	$8	103%
Humana	$8 - $262	103%
Mco Hb	$8	103%
Mco Lacare Am	$8	103%
Mco Lhc	$8	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8	103%
Peoples Health	$8	103%
Tricare	$8	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $108	103%
Vantage 65	$8	103%
Veterans Administration	$8	103%
Wellcare	$8	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14	180%
Coventry	$82 - $228	1055%
Verity Healthnet	$82 - $228	1055%
Ppoplus Llc	$88 - $245	1133%
Multiplan	$94 - $262	1210%
Cigna	$100 - $276	1287%

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 $14.
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 North Oaks Medical Center 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.