CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 5.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $46 (1072%)
Insurance Median: $22 (513%)
Cash: $46 (1072% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (513% 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 513% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 413%). 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
Aetna $4 - $82 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $61 93%
Cigna $4 - $11 93%
Cms $4 93%
Devoted Health $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Kaiser $4 - $54 93%
Select Health $4 - $12 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $81 93%
Kaiser Public Option $10 - $37 233%
Kaiser Kp Select $14 - $49 326%
Simplified Benefits Administration $14 - $62 326%
Denver Health Medical Plan $22 - $80 513%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $24 - $86 559%
First Health $26 - $94 606%
Multiplan $32 - $114 746%
Phcs $32 - $114 746%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals