CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $48 (1119%)
Insurance Median: $7 (163%)
Cash: $48 (1119% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (163% 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.

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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 - $51 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $67 93%
Caresource $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Managed Health Services $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
United Heathcare $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 93%
Zing $4 93%
Caresource Maketplace $7 163%
Ambetter / Centene $9 210%
Magnacare $11 256%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $13 303%
Cigna $26 - $29 606%
Encore $41 - $61 956%
Phcs $47 1096%
Siho $48 1119%
Multiplan $50 1166%
Sagamore $50 1166%
Hfn $54 - $59 1259%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals