CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Natividad Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Natividad Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 8.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $58 (1352%)

Insurance Median: $36 (839%)

Cash: $58 (1352% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (839% 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 839% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 739%). 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
Aspire Mcr Adv - All Plans	$4	93%
Wgat Cedar - All Plans	$5	117%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$8 - $49	186%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $57	233%
Blue Shield - All Plans	$10 - $58	233%
Aetna	$11 - $67	256%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $69	280%
Cigna	$13 - $76	303%
Medi-Cal	$15 - $89	350%
Medi-Cal Hmo - All Plans	$21 - $125	490%

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 $58.
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 Natividad 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.