CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Adventist Health Twin Cities

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $1
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Adventist Health Twin Cities is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $1 (23%)

Insurance Median: $7 (163%)

Cash: $1 (23% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (163% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$1 - $275	23%
Chn-Community Hlth Ntwrk-All Plans	$1 - $54	23%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exlus-All Other Plans	$1 - $12	23%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exlus	$1 - $12	23%
Medi-Cal	$2 - $567	47%
Pacific Health Alliance-All Plans	$2 - $19	47%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$3 - $25	70%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$3 - $27	70%
Cencal Mcal	$3 - $646	70%
Coalinga-All Plans	$3 - $129	70%
Aetna	$4	93%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$4	93%
Tricare	$4	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $191	93%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$6	140%
Blue Shield Epn	$7	163%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$8	186%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$41	956%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$193	4499%

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 $1.
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 Adventist Health Twin Cities 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.