CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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%)
Insurance Median: $95 (1223%)
Ins. Median: $95 (1223% 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 1223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1123%). 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
Texaschildrens $7 - $55 90%
Medicare (plans) $55 708%
Vacare $55 708%
Memorialhermannhealth $82 - $94 1055%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $88 - $91 1133%
Cigna $88 - $94 1133%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $94 1133%
Aetna $91 - $94 1171%
Humana $93 - $97 1197%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $93 1197%
Beijingst.Lucia $94 1210%
Embassyofqatar $94 1210%
Emergingtherapysolutions $94 - $101 1210%
Interlink $94 - $107 1210%
Tricare $94 1210%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $101 1300%
Interlink_Cancercare $101 1300%
Saudiarmedforces $101 1300%
Uae_Medical $101 1300%
Uaepoliceattache $101 1300%
Healthsmart $107 1377%
Multiplan $107 - $108 1377%
Phcs $107 - $108 1377%
Vantage $107 1377%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL