CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: National Park Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $101
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at National Park Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1910 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $101 (2354%)
Insurance Median: $5 (117%)
Cash: $101 (2354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (117% 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.

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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 - $213 93%
Humana $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $48 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 117%
Hmo Partners Dba Health Advantage $5 117%
Usable Hmo Inc $5 117%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 140%
Ambetter / Centene $7 163%
Cigna $7 163%
Arkansas Total Care $13 303%
Summit Community Care $13 303%
Qca Health Plan Inc $24 559%
Qualchoice Life And Health Insurance Company Inc $24 559%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1910 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals