CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Titus Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $25 (322%)

Insurance Median: $19 (245%)

Cash: $25 (322% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $39	51%
Aetna	$5 - $34	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $42	64%
Healthcare Highways	$7 - $17	90%
Christus Health Plan	$8 - $21	103%
Claritev	$8 - $34	103%
Humana	$8 - $29	103%
Superior	$8 - $23	103%
Texas Mutual	$8 - $22	103%
Tricare	$8 - $21	103%
Triwest	$8 - $21	103%
Curative	$18 - $25	232%
Healthsmart	$27 - $35	347%
Cigna	$30 - $40	386%
Galaxy Health	$36 - $48	463%

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 $25.
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 Titus Regional Medical Center 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.