CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Salisbury

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Salisbury is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 220 Tilghman Rd, Salisbury, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $41 (528%)

Insurance Median: $37 (476%)

Cash: $41 (528% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (476% 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 476% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 376%). 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

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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
Innovative Healthware	$35	450%
Multiplan Work Comp	$37	476%
Multiplan	$38	489%

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 $41.
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 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Salisbury 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.