CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 17.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $76 (1772%)
Insurance Median: $74 (1725%)
Cash: $76 (1772% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (1725% 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 1725% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1625%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $5 47%
Aetna $4 - $129 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 93%
Kaiser $5 117%
Coventry $6 - $99 140%
Humana $7 163%
Paradigm Wc $74 1725%
Secure Health $91 2121%
Coventry Wc $99 2308%
Alamed Wc $106 2471%
Fcci Wc $106 2471%
Multiplan $114 2657%
Evolution Wc $122 2844%
Prime Health Wc $122 - $137 2844%
Corvel Wc $129 3007%
Novanet Wc $129 3007%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL