CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $91 (1171%)

Insurance Median: $94 (1210%)

Cash: $91 (1171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (1210% 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 1210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1110%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$8 - $177	103%
Humana	$8 - $212	103%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$8	103%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$8	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $151	103%
Aetna	$9 - $209	116%
Cigna	$9 - $137	116%
Liberty Health	$9	116%
Carolina Complete	$16 - $35	206%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$16 - $35	206%
Amerihealth	$17 - $35	219%
Wellcare	$17 - $35	219%
Ambetter / Centene	$19	245%
Caresource North Carolina	$47 - $98	605%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$63 - $133	811%
Amps	$64 - $135	824%
Plotkin Health	$70 - $148	901%
Medcost	$88 - $206	1133%
Transformhealth	$94 - $197	1210%
Multiplan	$105 - $221	1351%
Phcs	$105 - $221	1351%
Employers Choice Network	$113 - $239	1454%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$113 - $239	1454%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $91.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85025.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85025.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.