CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $97
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Porter Hospital Inc is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $97 (1248%)
Insurance Median: $53 (682%)
Cash: $97 (1248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (682% 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 682% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 582%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $7 90%
Fidelis Care $41 528%
Aetna $46 592%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $46 - $81 592%
Martins Point $46 592%
Mvp $46 - $90 592%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $96 592%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $46 592%
Veterans Choice $46 592%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $95 605%
Wellpath $53 682%
Harvard Pilgrim $78 1004%
Coventry $85 1094%
Cigna $88 1133%
Medical Corporation $92 1184%
Multiplan $92 1184%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals