CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Elkhart General Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 5.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $25 (583%)
Insurance Median: $23 (536%)
Cash: $25 (583% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (536% 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 536% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 436%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $2 47%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $26 47%
Aetna $4 - $26 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $9 93%
Caresource $4 - $49 93%
Devoted Healthcare $4 - $8 93%
Humana $4 - $27 93%
Mdwise $4 - $49 93%
Mhs $4 - $49 93%
Pace $4 93%
Plain Church $6 - $30 140%
Cha $23 - $30 536%
Immergrun $23 - $30 536%
Php $25 - $27 583%
Cigna $27 - $29 629%
Multiplan $27 629%
Encore $28 653%
Signature $28 653%
Heartland $38 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals