CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $81 (1042%)
Insurance Median: $67 (862%)
Cash: $81 (1042% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (862% 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 862% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 762%). 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 $3 - $108 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $128 39%
Humana $3 - $8 39%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $8 39%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $85 39%
Alliance_Premier_Network $64 824%
Mercycare $67 862%
Triology $69 - $82 888%
Security_Health_Plan $73 - $86 940%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $74 - $104 952%
Alliance $76 978%
Hfn $77 - $104 991%
United_Healthcare $77 - $115 991%
Beloit_Health_System $78 1004%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $79 1017%
Cigna $81 1042%
Health_Partners_Insurance $82 1055%
Health_Payment_Systems $83 1068%
Dean_Health_Plan $86 1107%
Medical_Associates $89 1145%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $94 1210%
Wps $94 - $103 1210%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $104 1338%
Chorus_Community $108 1390%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $108 1390%
Multiplan $108 - $124 1390%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $108 1390%
Coventry $115 1480%
Dean_Care $115 1480%
Healthsmart $119 1532%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals