CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Minden Medical Center is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $81 (1042%)
Insurance Median: $38 (489%)
Cash: $81 (1042% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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
Aetna $8 - $38 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $270 103%
Commercial Insurance $8 - $270 103%
Gulf South Employee $8 103%
Managed Care $8 - $270 103%
Mcd Amerihealth $8 - $38 103%
Mcd Healthy Blue $8 - $38 103%
Mcd La Hlth Conn $8 - $38 103%
Mcd United Hc La $8 - $39 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $38 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Humana $9 - $42 116%
Industrial/Occ Health $23 296%
Workers Comp $23 - $270 296%
Private Pay $81 - $270 1042%
Auto Liability $270 3475%
Charity And Indigent $270 3475%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals