CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $43 (553%)

Insurance Median: $45 (579%)

Cash: $43 (553% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (579% 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 579% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 479%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerihealth	$13	167%
Bchp	$13	167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $45	167%
Caresource	$13 - $23	167%
Humana	$13 - $46	167%
Molina	$13	167%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $46	167%
Mmo	$41	528%
Aetna	$43 - $46	553%
Ohg	$43	553%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$44 - $45	566%
Osu	$44 - $45	566%
Ahpo	$45	579%
Cigna	$45	579%
Front Path Health Coalition	$45	579%
Ohc	$45	579%
The Health Plan	$46	592%
Unicare	$46	592%
Emerald Health	$47	605%
First Health	$47	605%
Phcs	$47	605%

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 $43.
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 Nationwide Children's 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.