CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Lucas County Health Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Lucas County Health Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 4.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $28 (653%)
Insurance Median: $21 (490%)
Cash: $28 (653% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (490% 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 490% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 390%). 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
Humana $4 - $30 93%
Aetna $18 420%
Medicare (plans) $18 420%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $25 443%
Occunet $21 490%
Wellmark Hmo $21 490%
Wellmark Ppo $21 490%
Iowa Total Care $22 513%
Molina $25 583%
Midlands Choice $33 769%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals