CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Berkshire Medical Center is $16. 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 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $16 (373%)
Cash: $25 (583% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $30 93%
Bmchnp $4 - $5 93%
Cdphp $4 - $32 93%
Commcare Alliance $4 - $5 93%
Fallon $4 - $16 93%
Health New England $4 - $25 93%
Hospice $4 93%
Mbhp $4 93%
Mcd Out Of State $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Other Government $4 - $5 93%
Point32Health $4 - $34 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $31 93%
Aetna $5 - $27 117%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $10 - $22 233%
Unicare $10 - $23 233%
Allways Nhp $11 - $23 256%
Workers Comp $11 - $22 256%
Comm Hne Hmo $12 - $27 280%
Comm Hne Ppo $12 - $27 280%
Beacon $15 - $32 350%
Cigna $16 - $33 373%
First Health $16 - $34 373%
Mvp $16 - $32 373%
Oxford $16 - $32 373%
Connecticare $17 - $34 396%
Consolidated Health Plans $17 - $34 396%
Other Commercial $17 - $34 396%
Phcs $17 - $34 396%
Self Pay $17 - $34 396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals