CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Lakewood Health System is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $69 (888%)
Insurance Median: $46 (592%)
Cash: $69 (888% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (592% 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 592% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 492%). 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 $39 - $78 502%
Humana $45 579%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv $45 579%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $100 579%
Ucare Mcr Adv $46 592%
Ucare Msho/Special Needs $46 592%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans $52 669%
Medica Choice Care $55 708%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans $100 1287%
Health Partners - All Plans $105 1351%
Preferred One Hmo $106 1364%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans $106 1364%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN 56479
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals