CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Memorial Hospital, The

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $123
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 28.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Memorial Hospital, The is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 28.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 Hospital Loop, Craig, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$123

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: $94 (2191%)

Insurance Median: $123 (2867%)

Cash: $94 (2191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $123 (2867% 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 2867% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2767%). 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
Care Advantage	$53 - $144	1235%
Cvs Caremark-Part D	$53 - $144	1235%
Denver Health	$53 - $144	1235%
Kaiser	$53 - $144	1235%
Rmhp Dualcare	$53 - $144	1235%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $144	1958%
Allegiance	$123	2867%
Cigna	$123	2867%
Geha	$123	2867%
Golden Rule Ins	$123	2867%
Great West Hlthcare	$123	2867%
Health Partners	$123	2867%
UnitedHealthcare	$123 - $144	2867%
Aetna	$126 - $144	2937%
Multiplan Inc Ppo	$133 - $137	3100%
First Health Other	$137	3193%
Humana	$144	3357%

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 $94.
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 Memorial Hospital, The 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.