CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Bellevue Hospital Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

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: $8 (103%)
Insurance Median: $26 (335%)
Cash: $8 (103% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $111 39%
Healthfirst $3 - $111 39%
Centerlight $4 - $8 51%
Hamaspik $4 - $8 51%
Oscar $4 - $12 51%
Wellcare $5 - $8 64%
Aetna $6 - $23 77%
Affinity $6 - $111 77%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $8 103%
Elderplan $8 103%
Fidelis $8 - $111 103%
Metroplus $8 - $111 103%
Oxford $8 - $11 103%
Magnacare $9 116%
Villagecare Max $9 - $28 116%
Local 1199 $11 - $28 142%
United $11 - $62 142%
Cigna $19 245%
Carelon $21 - $49 270%
Emblem $23 - $66 296%
Multiplan $26 335%
Vnsny $28 - $50 360%
Amidacare $49 631%
Senior Whole Health $49 631%
United Behavioral Health $49 - $54 631%
Carelon (Amida Care) $50 644%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals