CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Broadlawns Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Broadlawns Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $17 (396%)
Insurance Median: $16 (373%)
Cash: $17 (396% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $18 70%
Aetna $5 - $18 117%
Cigna $13 - $17 303%
Health Partners $13 - $17 303%
Medica $13 - $17 303%
Midlands Choice $13 - $17 303%
Wellmark Hmo $16 - $18 373%
Wellmark Ppo $16 - $18 373%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals