CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $159
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Shannon Medical Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $159 (2046%)

Insurance Median: $35 (450%)

Cash: $159 (2046% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (450% 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 450% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 350%). 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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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
Care Improvement	$8	103%
Humana	$8 - $254	103%
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$8	103%
Wellmed	$8	103%
Wellpoint	$8 - $10	103%
Cigna	$12	154%
Scott & White	$12	154%
Insurance Management Services	$13	167%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$13	167%
Kempton Group	$16	206%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$16	206%
Ambetter / Centene	$17	219%
90 Degree Benefits	$19	245%
Caprock	$19	245%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $238	322%
City Of San Angelo	$44	566%
Web Tpa	$143	1840%
Aetna	$210	2703%
Assurant Health	$210	2703%
First Health	$238	3063%
UnitedHealthcare	$248	3192%
Healthsmart	$283	3642%

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 $159.
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 Shannon 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.