CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 11.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $31 (723%)
Insurance Median: $50 (1166%)
Cash: $31 (723% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (1166% 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 1166% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1066%). 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
Kaiser $4 - $53 93%
Tricare $4 93%
Triwest $4 93%
Presbyterian Health Plan $10 233%
Aetna $16 - $49 373%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $38 886%
Hmo Health Plans $39 909%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 1142%
Galaxy Health Network $49 1142%
Multiplan $49 - $50 1142%
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $52 1142%
Humana $50 1166%
Pinnacol Assurance $52 1212%
Cigna $53 1235%
Colorado Access $53 1235%
Foundation Health Corp $53 1235%
Rocky Mountain $53 1235%
Uc Health Plan $53 1235%
Uchpa Phs $53 1235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals