CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Saratoga Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $13 (167%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $13 (167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (103% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 39%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $191 51%
Blue Shield Highmark $5 64%
Cdphp $5 - $63 64%
Fidelis $6 - $63 77%
Mvp $6 - $8 77%
Aetna $8 - $29 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $98 103%
Cigna $8 103%
Emblem $8 - $9 103%
Emblem Health Ghi $8 - $9 103%
Hamaspik $8 - $66 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Nascentia Health Options $8 103%
Tricare $8 103%
Blue Shield $14 - $21 180%
Mvp Commercial $15 - $159 193%
Empire Plan Nyship $16 - $159 206%
Multiplan $16 - $180 206%
Magnacare $19 - $201 245%
Mvp Essential Plan $28 - $56 360%
Mvp Govt Programs $28 360%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals