CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: St. Vincent's East

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at St. Vincent's East is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 50 Medical Park East Drive, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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%)
Insurance Median: $9 (210%)
Ins. Median: $9 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Aetna $4 - $5 93%
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 93%
Cigna $4 93%
Cooper Green $4 93%
Humana $4 - $9 93%
Prime Health Services $4 - $22 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 93%
Viva $4 - $16 93%
Seven Corners $6 140%
Construction Claims Management $15 - $19 350%
Corvel $15 - $19 350%
Alamed $16 - $20 373%
Multiplan $17 - $21 396%
Pnoa $17 - $21 396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 50 Medical Park East Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals