CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $38
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 4.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Se Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $38 (886%)

Insurance Median: $19 (443%)

Cash: $38 (886% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (443% 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 443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 343%). 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
Amerihealth	$3	70%
Cigna	$3 - $11	70%
Freedom Health	$3 - $4	70%
Independent Living Systems	$3	70%
Miami Childrens Health Plan	$3 - $4	70%
Molina	$3	70%
Sunshine Health	$3	70%
Aetna	$4 - $102	93%
Avmed	$4 - $43	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4	93%
Careplus	$4	93%
Humana	$4	93%
United	$4	93%
Wellcare	$4	93%
Devoted Health	$5	117%
Clarity Health	$21 - $73	490%
The Legacy Companies	$21 - $73	490%
Consociate Health	$24	559%
Bmi	$28 - $62	653%

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 $38.
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 Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital 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.