CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Providence Holy Family Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85025
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $82
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Providence Holy Family Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5633 North Lidgerwood, Spokane, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $82 (1055%)

Insurance Median: $12 (154%)

Cash: $82 (1055% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (154% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$8 - $14	103%
Blue Shield	$8	103%
Kaiser	$8 - $24	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $9	103%
Amerigroup	$9	116%
Community Health Plan	$12	154%
Coordinated Care	$14	180%
Cigna	$17	219%
Providence Health Plan	$20	257%
Aetna	$33	425%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $82.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85025.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Providence Holy Family Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85025.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.