CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Charlevoix Area Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Charlevoix Area Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $56 (721%)
Insurance Median: $53 (682%)
Cash: $56 (721% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (682% 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 682% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 582%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $61 64%
Mclaren Health Plan $5 - $61 64%
Meridian $5 64%
Priority Health $5 - $66 64%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $57 64%
Cigna $8 - $66 103%
Provider Network Of America/Hma Group Health $11 - $56 142%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $12 - $53 154%
Blue Care Network $31 399%
Medicare (plans) $31 399%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $31 399%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $31 399%
Aetna $32 - $60 412%
Molina $34 438%
Hospice Of Michigan $40 515%
Asr Physicians Care Network $53 682%
Employee Benefits Logistics $53 682%
Enterprise Group Planning Employee Benefit Plan $53 682%
First Health/Coventry Health/Community Care Network $53 682%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $53 682%
Three Rivers Provider Network $56 721%
Cofinity $61 785%
Iba Health And Life Assurance Company $61 785%
Nomi Health $61 785%
Preferred Medical Claim Solutions $63 811%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals