CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Boulder Community Health is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 6.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $43 (1002%)
Insurance Median: $29 (676%)
Cash: $43 (1002% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (676% 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 676% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 576%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $4 47%
Aetna $3 - $168 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $115 70%
Health Spring $3 70%
Humana $3 - $4 70%
Clear Spring $4 93%
Devoted Health $4 - $77 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $73 93%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $4 93%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $4 - $73 93%
Select Health Value Network $4 - $73 93%
Cigna $5 - $154 117%
Multiplan $7 - $135 163%
Phcs $7 - $135 163%
Kaiser Public Option $8 186%
Kaiser $10 233%
Kaiser Ppo $10 233%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $17 - $135 396%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $18 - $145 420%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $20 - $164 466%
Mines And Associates $20 - $164 466%
Three Rivers Provider Network $20 - $164 466%
Zelis (Profee) $20 - $164 466%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $22 - $174 513%
National Preferred Provider Network $22 - $174 513%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $22 - $179 513%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $22 - $174 513%
Usa $22 - $174 513%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $23 - $185 536%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $23 - $185 536%
Health Payors Organization $23 - $183 536%
National Provider Network $23 - $187 536%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals