CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Merit Health River Region is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $68 (875%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $68 (875% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (103% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Caresource Truecare $7 90%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $7 90%
Magnolia $7 90%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $7 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $8 90%
Tricare $7 90%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $38 90%
Aetna $8 - $19 103%
First Choice $8 - $212 103%
Humana $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Molina Chip $8 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $8 103%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Va $8 103%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $8 103%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $8 103%
Veterans Eval Services $8 103%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $9 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $10 129%
Advanced Health Systems $11 142%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 142%
Node Seven Corners $13 167%
Magnolia Exchange $14 180%
Molina Exchange $14 180%
Ms Work Comp $14 180%
Vantage Commercial $17 219%
Self Pay $51 - $85 656%
Medpartners $56 721%
Trimed Billing Solutions $85 1094%
Cigna $116 - $197 1493%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $155 1995%
Phcs $169 2175%
Ms Health Partners $212 2728%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $282 3629%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals