CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Loring Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Loring Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Highland Avenue Po Box 217, Sac City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $16 (373%)
Insurance Median: $15 (350%)
Cash: $16 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Meritain $4 93%
Bas $6 140%
Aetna $7 - $20 163%
Auxiant $10 233%
Blue_Cross $12 - $20 280%
Champva $12 280%
Health_Partners $12 280%
Admin_Concepts $13 303%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $20 326%
Champus $15 350%
Va $15 350%
Humana $17 - $20 396%
Healthscope $18 420%
Midlands_Choice $18 420%
Cigna $19 443%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Highland Avenue Po Box 217, Sac City, IA 50583
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals