CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 5.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $24 (559%)
Insurance Median: $22 (513%)
Cash: $24 (559% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (513% 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 513% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 413%). 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 $2 - $49 47%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $3 - $75 70%
Pacificare-All Plans $3 - $69 70%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $56 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $111 93%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $4 93%
Brand New Day Mcr $4 93%
Cigna $4 - $83 93%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $4 - $100 93%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $4 93%
Molina Mcr Adv $4 93%
Multiplan Comp $4 - $89 93%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $4 93%
Tricare $4 93%
Trident - All Plans $4 - $94 93%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $5 - $111 117%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $114 117%
Brand New Day Mcal $5 - $111 117%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $5 117%
Healthnet Hmo $5 117%
Humana $5 - $103 117%
Medi-Cal $5 - $111 117%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $5 - $111 117%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $6 140%
Molina Mcal $6 - $122 140%
Blue Shield-All Plans $25 583%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals