CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Franciscan Health Dyer

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $3
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Franciscan Health Dyer is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $3 (70%)

Insurance Median: $8 (186%)

Cash: $3 (70% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (186% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$3 - $11	70%
Cigna	$4 - $10	93%
Mdwise [1175]	$4	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4 - $5	93%
Medicare (plans)	$4	93%
Unicare [1150]	$4	93%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$5	117%
Commercial [2001]	$6 - $100	140%
Managed Care [2000]	$6 - $109	140%
Aetna	$7 - $13	163%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$7 - $10	163%
Workers Comp [1172]	$9	210%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$100 - $109	2331%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$100 - $109	2331%
UnitedHealthcare	$100 - $109	2331%

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 $3.
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 Franciscan Health Dyer 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.