CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $30 (386%)

Insurance Median: $14 (180%)

Cash: $30 (386% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (180% 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

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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 - $17	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $47	103%
Cdphp	$8 - $58	103%
Fidelis	$8 - $58	103%
Mvp	$8 - $54	103%
Emblem	$9 - $14	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$9	116%
Empire Plan Nyship	$11	142%
Magnacare	$12	154%
Blue Shield	$13 - $27	167%
Mvp Commercial	$18 - $70	232%
Multiplan	$22 - $85	283%
Medicaid / KanCare	$26	335%
Hamaspik	$35	450%

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 $30.
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 Columbia Memorial 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.