CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Duke University Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $114 (1467%)
Insurance Median: $26 (335%)
Cash: $114 (1467% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (335% 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 335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 235%). 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
Aetna $7 - $151 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $123 103%
Cigna $8 - $63 103%
Humana $8 - $107 103%
Liberty $8 103%
Troy Health $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $126 103%
Voans $8 103%
Alliance Health $10 - $26 129%
Amerihealth $10 - $32 129%
Carolina Complete Health $10 - $32 129%
Partners $10 129%
Trillium $10 - $26 129%
Medcost $54 695%
Sentara $78 1004%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals