CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Forrest City Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Forrest City Medical Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 14.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $52 (1212%)

Insurance Median: $63 (1469%)

Cash: $52 (1212% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (1469% 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 1469% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1369%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ccs Prison/Naphcare-All Plans	$4	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5	117%
Municipal-All Plans	$37 - $49	862%
Cigna	$39 - $51	909%
Multiplan-All Plans	$52 - $69	1212%
Humana	$56 - $74	1305%
Aetna	$59 - $89	1375%
Ambetter / Centene	$108 - $143	2517%
UnitedHealthcare	$365	8508%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $52.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85610.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Forrest City Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85610.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.