How much does a Complete blood count cost in Texas?

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $26, with most between $13 and $56 ($88 cash/self-pay). Based on 402 Texas hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $26. Hospital list charges run about $170 (6.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$26
Texas · $13$56
Cash / self-pay
$88
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$170
6.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 402 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Complete blood count (CBC) is about $26, with most between $13 and $56, based on 402 Texas hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $26.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Complete blood count (CBC) in Texas run around $88. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $170), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for a Complete blood count (CBC) run about $170 — roughly 6.5× the $26 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $26), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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