CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Ascension Seton Northwest

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Ascension Seton Northwest is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $47 (605%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $47 (605% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (103% 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 - $8 26%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $8 26%
Wellpoint Star $2 - $8 26%
Wellpoint Star Plus $2 - $8 26%
Ambetter / Centene $7 - $14 90%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $7 - $8 90%
Wellpoint Star Kids $7 90%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $8 103%
Addr Cancer Together $8 103%
Aetna $8 - $58 103%
Connected Senior Care $8 103%
Covid Hrsa $8 103%
Cshcn Cidc $8 103%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $8 103%
Humana $8 - $13 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $8 103%
Research Study $8 103%
Sendero Chap $8 103%
Smarthealth $8 103%
Superior Allwell $8 103%
Tricare $8 103%
Tx Independence Hp $8 103%
Wellcare Med Advantage $8 103%
Champva $9 - $10 116%
Occunet $11 142%
Sendero Idealcare $14 180%
Cigna $18 232%
Seton Performance Plus $19 245%
Superior Star $39 - $66 502%
Superior Star Foster $39 - $66 502%
Superior Star Kids $39 - $66 502%
Superior Star Plus $39 - $66 502%
Covenant Health $42 541%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $44 - $74 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals