CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $69
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $69 (888%)

Insurance Median: $65 (837%)

Cash: $69 (888% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (837% 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 837% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 737%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Medica	$34 - $206	438%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $90	476%
Humana	$37 - $58	476%
Total Care	$37 - $59	476%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $100	476%
Aetna	$39 - $200	502%
Great Plains	$39 - $61	502%
Healthy Blue	$39 - $61	502%
Multiplan	$66 - $103	849%
Healthnet	$67 - $105	862%
Triwest	$67 - $105	862%
Molina	$69 - $108	888%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$110 - $173	1416%

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 $69.
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 Kearney County Health Services Hospital 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.