CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $214
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at UPMC Hamot is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $214 (2754%)
Insurance Median: $49 (631%)
Cash: $214 (2754% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (631% 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 631% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 531%). 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
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $6 77%
Aetna $7 - $250 90%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $11 90%
Upmc Health Plan $7 - $25 90%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 - $9 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $73 103%
Cigna $8 - $143 103%
Fidelis $8 103%
Geisinger $8 103%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $8 - $178 103%
Independent Health $8 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $8 - $10 103%
Upmc Work Partners $8 103%
Wellcare $8 103%
Univera $54 - $157 695%
Intergroup $232 - $286 2986%
Multiplan $250 - $286 3218%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals