How much does a Complete blood count cost in Illinois?

Complete blood count (CBC) · CPT 85025 · State: Illinois

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $29, with most between $13 and $69 ($90 cash/self-pay). Based on 113 Illinois hospitals — 12% higher than the national typical of $26. Hospital list charges run about $148 (5.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$29
Illinois · $13$69
Cash / self-pay
$90
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$148
5.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 113 Illinois hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Complete blood count (CBC) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Complete blood count (CBC) cost in Illinois — FAQs

How much does a Complete blood count (CBC) cost in Illinois?

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $29, with most between $13 and $69, based on 113 Illinois hospitals. That's 12% higher than the national typical of $26.

How much does a Complete blood count (CBC) cost without insurance in Illinois?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Complete blood count (CBC) in Illinois run around $90. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $148), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Illinois hospital bill for a Complete blood count (CBC) so high?

Illinois hospital "list" charges for a Complete blood count (CBC) run about $148 — roughly 5.1× the $29 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Complete blood count (CBC) in Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $29), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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