How much does a CBC cost without insurance?

Across 118 hospitals in 4 metro areas, the published cash price for a complete blood count (CBC) with differential (CPT 85025) ranges from $2–$281. The typical commercial rate insurers negotiated is $23.23.

Hospital files dated January 1, 2026 – September 25, 2026 · Data checked October 2, 2026 · How we read these files · Report an error

Published cash price
$2–$281
what 118 hospitals and imaging centers list for a self-pay CBC
Typical insured rate
$23.23
median of every commercial plan rate in the files
Lowest insured rate
$3.26
United (Commercial|Navigate), St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

CBC cost by city

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Complete blood count (CBC) with differential by city
CityPublished cash priceTypical insured rateLowest insured rateHospitals
Houston, TXHCA Healthcare, Harris Health, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, St. Luke's Health$8–$153$22.46$5.5945
Dallas–Fort Worth, TXBaylor Scott & White Health, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center$60–$135$34.57$4.5641
Phoenix, AZBanner Health, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Valleywise Health$2–$281$15.43$3.2629
Austin, TXAscension Seton, Baylor Scott & White Health, CHRISTUS Health$34–$148$33.10$6.5315

Bars use a log scale. The coral bar runs from the lowest to the highest published cash price; the blue dot marks the typical insured rate.

Lowest published cash prices

  1. $1.54 — Banner Heart Hospital (Banner Health)
  2. $4.15 — Banner Gateway Medical Center (Banner Health)
  3. $4.39 — Banner University Medical Center Phoenix (Banner Health)
  4. $4.42 — Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Banner Health)
  5. $4.44 — Banner Boswell Medical Center (Banner Health)

What this price covers

These are hospital charges for CPT code 85025. Doctors who are not hospital employees — for imaging, usually the radiologist — can bill separately. Before you schedule, ask for a Good Faith Estimate: if you are uninsured, federal law entitles you to one in writing. Methodology.

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