CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $385
vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $385. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 26.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $385 (8974%)

Insurance Median: $114 (2657%)

Cash: $385 (8974% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (2657% 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 2657% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2557%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $249	70%
Aetna	$4 - $205	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $287	93%
Bright Health	$4 - $117	93%
Delaware Life Insurance	$4	93%
Devoted Health	$4	93%
Humana	$4	93%
Kaiser	$4 - $125	93%
Mutual Of Omaha	$4	93%
Rocky Mountain Health	$4	93%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$4	93%
Total Longterm Care	$4	93%
Triwest Health Alliance	$4	93%
United	$4 - $175	93%
Wellcare	$4	93%
Multiplan	$12 - $350	280%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$12	280%
Vail Health	$53 - $59	1235%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$154 - $171	3590%
Western Plains Community Health	$228 - $253	5315%
Northcare	$245 - $272	5711%
Physician Health Partners	$245 - $272	5711%
Medical Development International	$280 - $311	6527%
Prime Health	$315 - $350	7343%

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 $385.
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 Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center 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.