CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $14 (180%)
Insurance Median: $10 (129%)
Cash: $14 (180% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (129% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $37 26%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $2 - $8 26%
Dell Star $2 - $7 26%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $7 26%
Wellpoint Star $2 - $8 26%
Wellpoint Star Plus $2 - $8 26%
Ambetter / Centene $7 - $9 90%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $7 - $8 90%
Wellpoint Star Kids $7 90%
Champva $9 - $10 116%
Humana $13 167%
Superior Star $16 206%
Superior Star Foster $16 206%
Superior Star Kids $16 206%
Superior Star Plus $16 206%
Cigna $18 232%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $18 232%
Seton Performance Plus $19 245%
Aetna $21 - $58 270%
Covenant Health $42 541%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals