CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $42
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 9.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

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: $39 (909%)
Insurance Median: $42 (979%)
Cash: $39 (909% 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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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 $6 - $136 140%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $51 140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $143 140%
Humana $6 - $128 140%
Tricare $6 - $51 140%
Triwest $6 - $51 140%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $51 140%
Veteran'S Affairs $6 - $51 140%
Healthlink $12 - $98 280%
First Health $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Clayco $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Evolutions $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Health Management Network $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Life Church $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Missouri State University $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Shinesolar $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Sumnerone $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Trailiner $15 - $121 350%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $15 - $121 350%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $15 - $121 350%
Phcs $15 - $128 350%
Cigna $16 - $128 373%
Mercy - Compresults $17 - $136 396%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $17 - $136 396%
Mercy - Novasys $17 - $136 396%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $17 - $136 396%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $17 - $136 396%
Right Choice-Alliance $18 - $143 420%
Right Choice-Regular $18 - $146 420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals