CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $35 (816%)
Insurance Median: $17 (396%)
Cash: $35 (816% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). 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
Blue Shield Epn $1 - $51 23%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $2 - $70 47%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa $2 - $87 47%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans $2 - $94 47%
Healthnet - All Plans $2 - $87 47%
Multiplan - All Plans $2 - $94 47%
Tricare $2 - $66 47%
Ahcc - All Plans $3 - $121 70%
Beech Street - All Plans $3 - $121 70%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $3 - $103 70%
Cigna $3 - $105 70%
Medi-Cal $3 - $5 70%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans $3 - $15 70%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $108 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $36 746%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals