CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Queens Hospital Center is $28. 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 3.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $28 (360%)
Cash: $8 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (360% 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 360% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 260%). 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 - $101 39%
Healthfirst $3 - $101 39%
Aetna $6 - $23 77%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $8 103%
Elderplan $8 103%
Fidelis $8 - $101 103%
Magnacare $9 116%
Villagecare Max $9 - $28 116%
Centerlight $10 - $16 129%
Hamaspik $10 129%
Oscar $10 - $12 129%
Local 1199 $11 - $28 142%
Oxford $11 142%
United $11 - $48 142%
Wellcare $11 - $20 142%
Affinity $13 - $101 167%
Cigna $19 245%
Carelon $21 - $45 270%
Emblem $23 - $61 296%
Multiplan $26 335%
Vnsny $28 - $46 360%
Metroplus $44 - $101 566%
Amidacare $45 579%
Senior Whole Health $45 579%
United Behavioral Health $45 - $50 579%
Carelon (Amida Care) $46 592%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals