CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: St Thomas More Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at St Thomas More Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 12.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $31 (723%)
Insurance Median: $52 (1212%)
Cash: $31 (723% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (1212% 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 1212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1112%). 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
Centura Employee Plan $5 117%
Aetna $12 - $69 280%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $68 280%
Cigna $12 - $66 280%
Devoted Health $12 280%
Humana $12 280%
Innovage $12 280%
Kaiser $12 - $66 280%
Medicare (plans) $12 280%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $68 280%
Denver Health $34 793%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $61 1422%
Direct To Employer $63 1469%
Multiplan $65 1515%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals