CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 4.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

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: $26 (606%)
Insurance Median: $19 (443%)
Cash: $26 (606% 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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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 Caritas $2 47%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $2 47%
Community Care Plan $2 47%
Community Care Plan Oncology $2 47%
Florida Community Care $2 - $5 47%
Molina $2 47%
Molina Oncology $2 47%
Simply Healthcare $2 47%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $2 47%
Sunshine State $2 47%
Sunshine State Oncology $2 47%
Florida Community Care Oncology $3 - $5 70%
Aetna $4 - $108 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $7 93%
Simply Freedom Optimum $4 93%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $56 93%
Wellcare $4 93%
Wellcare Oncology $5 117%
Oscar Oncology $7 163%
Ambetter / Centene $12 280%
Avmed $20 - $55 466%
Usa Managed Care $21 - $60 490%
First Health $22 - $62 513%
Careworks $83 - $108 1935%
Enlyte $83 - $108 1935%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals