CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at University of Alabama Hospital is $61. 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 14.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

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: $61 (1422%)
Ins. Median: $61 (1422% 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 1422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1322%). 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
Viva $3 - $4 70%
Birmingham Fc $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 93%
Cooper Green $4 93%
Davita Villagehealth $4 93%
Humana $4 - $103 93%
Jefferson County Sheriff $4 93%
Triwest $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $66 93%
Cigna $5 - $81 117%
Ambetter / Centene $6 140%
University Of Alabama $24 - $60 559%
Brookwood Baptist $28 653%
Grandview $28 653%
Aetna $30 - $74 699%
Coventry $32 - $98 746%
North Alabama Managed Care $32 - $79 746%
Comp One $35 - $87 816%
Alamed $37 - $91 862%
Construction Claims Management $37 - $91 862%
Corvel $39 - $97 909%
Evolutions $39 - $109 909%
Healthcare Alliance $39 - $97 909%
Novanet $39 - $109 909%
Prime Health Services $39 - $109 909%
Select Value Care $39 - $97 909%
Starcare $39 - $97 909%
Tethys $39 - $97 909%
Multiplan $40 - $99 932%
Department Of Labor $42 - $103 979%
Geha $42 - $103 979%
Gulf Health Plans $42 - $103 979%
Heritage Summit Health $42 - $103 979%
Mississippi Physicians $42 - $103 979%
Phifer $42 - $103 979%
Preferred Health Partnership $42 - $103 979%
Southern Nuclear $42 - $103 979%
Vantage Health Plan $42 - $103 979%
Galaxy Health Network $44 - $109 1026%
National Provider Network $44 - $109 1026%
North Mississippi Health Link $44 - $109 1026%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals