CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at St Nicholas Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $59 (759%)
Insurance Median: $55 (708%)
Cash: $59 (759% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (708% 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 708% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 608%). 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
Aetna $8 - $90 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $90 103%
Community Care Family Care $8 103%
Humana $8 - $90 103%
Managed Health Services $8 103%
Medica $8 - $90 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $90 103%
Meridian Health Plan $8 103%
Molina Healthcare $8 - $90 103%
Security Health Plan $8 - $91 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $90 103%
P360 Small Group $9 116%
Prevea Health Network $9 116%
Triology $9 - $71 116%
Naphcare $17 - $202 219%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $45 579%
Hshs Employees $49 631%
Arise Health Plan $54 695%
Wea Provider Network $56 - $65 721%
Cigna $63 811%
Interplan $63 811%
Network Health Plan $63 811%
Health Care Alliance $66 849%
Health Eos $68 875%
Healthsmart $68 875%
Wisconsin Physician Service $72 927%
Choicecare $76 978%
Multiplan/Phcs $76 978%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $83 1068%
First Health $86 1107%
Caterpillar, Inc. $90 1158%
Cofinity $90 1158%
Live360 $90 1158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals