CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Madison Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Madison Parish Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $58 (746%)
Insurance Median: $63 (811%)
Cash: $58 (746% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (811% 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 811% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 711%). 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
Amerihealth $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Louisana_Healthcare_Connections $8 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 103%
Cigna $52 669%
Aetna $63 811%
Medicare (plans) $63 811%
Peoples_Health $63 811%
Tricare $63 811%
Dignity_Health $64 824%
Zelis_Ppo $64 824%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network $94 1210%
Vantage_Commercial $104 1338%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals