CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $44
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 9.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Cedar Street, Orofino, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $44 (1026%)

Insurance Median: $42 (979%)

Cash: $44 (1026% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (979% 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 979% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 879%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$15 - $44	350%
Aetna	$31 - $56	723%
Humana	$31 - $58	723%
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv-All Plans	$31 - $33	723%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$31 - $32	723%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$31 - $32	723%
Veterans Amin-All Plans	$31 - $32	723%
Corizon Correctnal Med-All Plans	$42 - $44	979%
Cigna	$51 - $54	1189%
Idaho Phys Network-All Plans	$54 - $57	1259%
Multiplan / Phcs-All Plans	$55 - $58	1282%
First Choice-All Plans	$56 - $59	1305%
Geha-All Plans	$56 - $59	1305%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$57 - $60	1329%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $44.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85610.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85610.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.