CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $193
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $193 (2484%)
Insurance Median: $9 (116%)
Cash: $193 (2484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (116% 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
Health Plan W. Uhrip $7 - $98 90%
Aetna $8 - $219 103%
Beacon $8 - $62 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $232 103%
El Paso Health First $8 103%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip $8 - $62 103%
Superior Health $8 103%
Tx Children Health $8 103%
Wellpoint $8 103%
Firstcare $9 - $206 116%
Molina $9 116%
Rightcare $9 - $86 116%
United Community $9 116%
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $219 1454%
S&W Health $217 2793%
Cigna $219 2819%
Healthscope $219 2819%
Imagine Health $219 2819%
Humana $224 - $227 2883%
Multiplan $224 2883%
First Health $227 2921%
Galaxy Health $232 2986%
Healthsmart $232 2986%
Usamco $237 3050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens