CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $198 (4615%)
Insurance Median: $9 (210%)
Cash: $198 (4615% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Aetna $4 - $62 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 93%
Iowa Total Care $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $38 93%
Amish Hospital Aid $6 140%
Centivo $6 140%
Oscar $6 140%
Ambetter / Centene $7 163%
Claimdoc $9 210%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $66 210%
Nova $9 210%
Geha $38 886%
Newton Correctional Facility $43 1002%
Health Choices $50 1166%
Medical Associates $50 1166%
Health Partners $58 1352%
Auxiant $61 1422%
Cigna $61 1422%
Health Alliance $61 1422%
Medica $61 1422%
Midlands $61 1422%
Midlands Choice $61 1422%
1199 National Benefit Fund $62 1445%
Allied Benefit Systems $62 1445%
Asr Health Benefits $62 1445%
Christian Brother Services $62 1445%
Coventry $62 1445%
First Health $62 1445%
Lucent Health $62 1445%
Luminare Health $62 1445%
Medical Mutual $62 1445%
Meritain $62 1445%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $62 1445%
Webtpa $62 1445%
Crime Victim Assistance $66 1538%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals