CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Harlingen Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

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: $7 (90%)
Insurance Median: $10 (129%)
Cash: $7 (90% 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
Aetna $7 - $8 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $14 90%
Molina $7 - $14 90%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $13 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $25 103%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $8 103%
Cigna $8 - $13 103%
Humana $8 103%
Imperial Insurance Company $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $8 103%
San Benito Medical Associates $8 103%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $8 - $13 103%
Tricare $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $10 103%
Veterans Evaluation Services $8 103%
Wellmed $8 103%
Workers Compensation $8 103%
Asserta Health $10 129%
Friday Health Plan $10 129%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $10 129%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $10 129%
Employer Direct Healthcare $11 142%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $12 154%
Naphcare $12 154%
Baker Benefits Administrators $16 206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals