CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Acadian Medical Center is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $71 (914%)

Insurance Median: $45 (579%)

Cash: $71 (914% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (579% 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 579% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 479%). 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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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
Pp0/Manged Care	$6 - $236	77%
Ppo/Manged Care	$6 - $236	77%
Tricare	$6 - $8	77%
Aetna	$8 - $45	103%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$8 - $45	103%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$8 - $45	103%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$8 - $45	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8 - $236	103%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $236	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $45	103%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$9 - $49	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12	154%
Charity/Map	$71 - $236	914%
American Postal Workers	$150	1931%
Work Comp	$213	2741%
Auto Insurance	$236	3037%
Bankers Fidelity	$236	3037%
Commerical	$236	3037%
Commerical Ip	$236	3037%
Industrial	$236	3037%
Mra Auto/Liability	$236	3037%

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 $71.
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 Acadian 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.