CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $16 (206%)
Insurance Median: $11 (142%)
Cash: $16 (206% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (142% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $7 90%
Aetna $8 - $20 103%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $8 103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $8 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $17 103%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $8 103%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Ochsner Health Plan $8 103%
Tricare $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 103%
Zelis $25 322%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $28 360%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $28 360%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $34 438%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $34 438%
Cigna $37 476%
First Health Network $37 476%
Prime Health Services Ppo $39 502%
Usa Managed Care Network $39 502%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals