CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 12.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.29

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.29 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $32 (746%)
Insurance Median: $55 (1282%)
Cash: $32 (746% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (1282% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.29 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1282% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1182%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4 93%
Node Triwest $4 93%
Node Va $4 93%
Veterans Eval Services $4 93%
Node Champva $5 117%
Tricare $5 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $8 186%
Self Pay $24 - $40 559%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $43 1002%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $48 1026%
Hccmca $47 1096%
Aetna $50 1166%
Multiplan Phcs $60 1399%
Moda Assurance $62 1445%
Cigna $63 1469%
Carlie Trans Grp $67 1562%
UnitedHealthcare $67 1562%
First Choice Health $71 1655%
Multiplan Mpi $72 1678%
Plan Vista Solutions $73 1702%
Multiplan Wc $75 1748%
One Health $75 1748%
First Health Group $76 1772%
Medical Control Network Solutions $76 1772%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals