CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $117
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$117

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: $135 (1737%)
Insurance Median: $117 (1506%)
Cash: $135 (1737% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $117 (1506% 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 1506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1406%). 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 $8 - $198 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $157 103%
Cigna $8 - $217 103%
Humana $8 - $222 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $138 103%
Choicecare $9 - $200 116%
Alliance $10 - $71 129%
Amerihealth Caritas $10 - $59 129%
Carolina Complete Health $10 - $271 129%
Healthy Blue $10 - $60 129%
Ortho Carolina $10 129%
Partners $10 - $60 129%
Trillium $10 - $63 129%
Vaya $10 - $61 129%
Wellcare $10 - $60 129%
Molina $11 142%
Medcost $17 - $160 219%
Sandhills $60 772%
Ambetter / Centene $79 - $128 1017%
Employers Health Network $120 - $144 1544%
Physician Reach Out $135 1737%
Magellan $163 2098%
Gmmi $176 2265%
Quik Trip $176 2265%
Carolina Behavioral Health $195 - $217 2510%
First Health $217 - $238 2793%
Healthgram $217 2793%
Private Health Care Systems $217 - $222 2793%
Provider Select $219 - $244 2819%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $222 2857%
Beechstreet $236 - $238 3037%
Multiplan $244 3140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals