CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $9
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $9 (116%)
Insurance Median: $25 (322%)
Cash: $9 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). 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
Healthfirst $3 - $170 39%
Fidelis $7 - $170 90%
Healthplus $7 - $170 90%
Centerlight $8 103%
Ghi $8 - $12,574 103%
Hip $8 - $8,427 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Wellcare $8 103%
Oxford $9 116%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $170 116%
1199 $11 142%
Metroplus $11 - $170 142%
Hamaspik $12 154%
Cigna $17 219%
Aetna $20 - $265 257%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $25 257%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 - $76 412%
Somos $33 - $102 425%
Amida $81 - $83 1042%
Multiplan $108 - $206 1390%
Magnacare $13,453 - $25,798 173140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals