CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: UPMC St Margaret

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at UPMC St Margaret is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $93 (1197%)
Insurance Median: $44 (566%)
Cash: $93 (1197% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $7 90%
Upmc Health Plan $7 - $14 90%
Aetna $8 - $62 103%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $8 - $9 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $8 - $10 103%
Upmc Work Partners $8 103%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $71 193%
Cigna $43 - $62 553%
Coventry/First Health $108 1390%
Private Health Care Systems $124 1596%
Selectcare $124 1596%
Humana $132 1699%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals