CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Parkview Medical Center, Inc is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 14.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $123 (2867%)

Insurance Median: $64 (1492%)

Cash: $123 (2867% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (1492% 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 1492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1392%). 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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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
Cigna	$3 - $5	70%
Aetna	$4 - $162	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $125	93%
Cms	$4	93%
Humana	$4	93%
Kaiser	$4 - $270	93%
Select Health	$4 - $255	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $286	93%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$32 - $132	746%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$62 - $245	1445%
Multiplan/Phcs	$75 - $299	1748%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$81 - $323	1888%
First Health	$85 - $338	1981%

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 $123.
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 Parkview Medical Center, Inc 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.