How much does a Complete blood count cost in Iowa?

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $53, with most between $33 and $68 ($68 cash/self-pay). Based on 68 Iowa hospitals — 104% higher than the national typical of $26. Hospital list charges run about $92 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$53
Iowa · $33$68
Cash / self-pay
$68
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$92
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 68 Iowa 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 Iowa — FAQs

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

In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $53, with most between $33 and $68, based on 68 Iowa hospitals. That's 104% higher than the national typical of $26.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Complete blood count (CBC) in Iowa run around $68. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $92), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Iowa hospital "list" charges for a Complete blood count (CBC) run about $92 — roughly 1.7× the $53 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 Iowa?

Yes. If a Iowa hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $53), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Iowa hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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