CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $7 (90%)
Insurance Median: $44 (566%)
Cash: $7 (90% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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 $2 - $79 26%
Health Partners $2 - $104 26%
Medica $3 - $97 39%
Ucare $3 - $56 39%
America'S Ppo $4 - $96 51%
Sanford Health Plan $4 - $79 51%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $77 51%
First Health $6 - $110 77%
Multiplan $6 - $114 77%
Private Healthcare Systems $6 - $114 77%
Security Health Plan $6 - $100 77%
Wisconsin Physician Services $7 - $121 90%
Hennepin Health $8 - $9 103%
Itasca Medical Care $8 103%
Primewest $8 103%
South Country Health Alliance $8 103%
Wellcare $8 103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL