Complete blood count (CBC) cost in Maryland without insurance

In Maryland, the median cash price for CBC blood test is $28.95 across 14 hospitals, from $16.20 to $110.43. The lowest is at UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland). The US median is $56.71.

Why Maryland prices look low: Maryland is the only state where a commission (the HSCRC) sets hospital rates for every payer, so its hospitals publish prices far below the rest of the country. A separate physician fee may still apply.

Maryland law (Health-General §19-214.1) requires hospitals to give free medically necessary care to patients with family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and to cut the bill by 75% up to 250% and 60% up to 300%. With medical debt above 25% of family income in a year, discounts reach up to 500%. Immigration status does not count. Ask the hospital for its financial assistance application. Other states' laws.

A complete blood count (CBC) counts red cells, white cells and platelets in a blood sample and is one of the most common lab tests. The version with a differential (85025) also breaks down the types of white cells. The version without it (85027) is slightly simpler. Hospital lab prices vary widely, and independent labs often charge much less.

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