CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Childress Regional Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $62 (798%)
Insurance Median: $22 (283%)
Cash: $62 (798% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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
Amerigroup $7 90%
Firstcare $7 - $11 90%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $7 90%
Aetna $8 - $49 103%
Humana $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $13 167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $41 283%
Choicecare Network $40 515%
Cigna $45 579%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $46 592%
Bsa Provider Network $52 669%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals