Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) Cost

Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2351 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$62median cash price · 2351 hospitals, 52 statestypically $17–$152 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$113
Cash / self-pay
$62
Insurer-negotiated
$16
Medicare pays
$8
$17$152
Median cash $62  ·  Medicare $8  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $62 — about 8.0× the Medicare rate ($8). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($16).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $113 list price could save about $51 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Cullman Regional Medical Center Cullman, AL $9 $31 ★ 2/5 158 min 16.6%
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LA $9 $8 — — 14.4%
NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY $9 $25 ★ 5/5 206 min 13.1%
Geneva General Hospital Geneva, NY $9 $8 ★ 2/5 183 min 16.9%
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates Penn Yan, NY $9 $10 — 110 min 15.0%
CHI St Vincent Morrilton Morrilton, AR $9 $9 — 93 min 15.0%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $9 $9 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $9 $10 — 108 min 14.7%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $10 $8 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $10 $8 ★ 2/5 — —
Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital Philippi, WV $10 $15 — 108 min —
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $10 $8 — 144 min 15.2%
Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks, MN $10 — — 111 min —
McBride Orthopedic Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $10 $33 — 63 min 14.9%
Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery Nashville, TN $10 $14 — — 14.0%
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $10 $41 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc Milwaukee, WI $11 $8 — — —
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $11 $10 ★ 4/5 275 min 14.5%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $11 $17 — — —
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $11 $8 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $11 $9 ★ 3/5 306 min 14.6%
Deckerville Community Hospital Deckerville, MI $11 $43 — 86 min —
Pih Health Downey Hospital Downey, CA $12 $11 ★ 4/5 240 min 16.5%
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $12 $37 — — 16.0%
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Banning, CA $12 $8 ★ 3/5 191 min 14.6%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Complete blood count (CBC) (complete)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $62; Medicare pays $8.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Independent Health 50
$7
$3 – $8
Amerigroup 172
$8
$3 – $30
Tricare / VA 458
$8
$7 – $61
Medicare 599
$8
$8 – $59
Medicaid 375
$8
$3 – $51
EmblemHealth 63
$8
$3 – $28
UnitedHealthcare 1576
$8
$6 – $100
Univera 16
$8
$7 – $12
Devoted Health 243
$8
$8 – $9
Molina Healthcare 546
$8
$4 – $44
Highmark 132
$8
$5 – $36
MVP Health Care 80
$8
$4 – $67
AmeriHealth 241
$8
$6 – $80
Humana 1100
$9
$8 – $87
UPMC Health Plan 89
$9
$8 – $51
Centene / Ambetter 853
$9
$7 – $53
Bright Health 65
$9
$8 – $16
Anthem 597
$9
$4 – $71
Geisinger 69
$10
$7 – $54
Kaiser Permanente 231
$10
$7 – $114
Oscar Health 208
$13
$8 – $95
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$13
$12 – $142
Health Net 296
$13
$8 – $165
UCare 64
$15
$8 – $109
SelectHealth 46
$15
$8 – $113
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1374
$17
$7 – $138
Cigna 1213
$19
$8 – $129
Priority Health 59
$20
$5 – $83
Aetna 1462
$22
$8 – $140
Medica 242
$27
$8 – $141
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$30
$8 – $70
HealthPartners 263
$43
$8 – $132
Healthcare Highways 34
$56
$16 – $201
Security Health Plan 52
$57
$8 – $101
Coventry 161
$62
$8 – $154
Sanford Health Plan 70
$63
$8 – $132
MultiPlan / PHCS network 802
$87
$17 – $195
AvMed 41
$102
$9 – $268

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$17
New Jersey$23
Rhode Island$27
Tennessee$28
Maryland$29
Arkansas$31

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDNew York, NYCincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXSacramento, CALos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WIBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCNashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALBoston, MAKansas City, MO

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioFloridaWisconsinIllinoisPennsylvaniaNew YorkMinnesotaNorth CarolinaLouisianaMichiganTennesseeGeorgiaColoradoMissouriNebraskaOklahomaKentuckyArkansasKansasVirginiaSouth DakotaIndianaIowaWashingtonNew JerseyArizonaMarylandMassachusettsMississippiWest VirginiaMaineAlabamaSouth CarolinaNorth DakotaMontanaOregonIdahoNew HampshireUtahNevadaNew MexicoPuerto RicoConnecticutHawaiiWyomingVermontRhode IslandAlaskaDelawareWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2351 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $62, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $113, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $16, a Medicare rate of about $8. Most cash prices fall between $17 and $152 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2351 US hospitals is $62. Most hospitals fall between $17 and $152. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Complete blood count (CBC) (complete)?
Medicare pays about $8. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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