CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 6.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $135 (3147%)
Insurance Median: $28 (653%)
Cash: $135 (3147% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (653% 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 653% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 553%). 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
Apex Health $3 - $28 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $26 70%
Partners Health Management $3 - $27 70%
United $3 - $84 70%
Vaya Health $3 - $27 70%
Wellcare $3 - $27 70%
Aetna $4 - $103 93%
Alignment Health $4 93%
Ambetter / Centene $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Pruitthealth Premier $4 93%
United Behavioral Health $4 93%
Amerihealth $5 117%
Amerihealth Caritas $5 - $6 117%
Cigna $5 - $71 117%
Healthteam Advantage $5 117%
Longevity Health Plan $5 117%
Oscar $5 117%
Provider Partners Health Plan $5 117%
Troy Healthcare $5 117%
Caresource $7 - $62 163%
Medcost $9 - $121 210%
Magellan $10 - $85 233%
Magellan Behavioral Health $10 - $85 233%
Multiplan $13 - $114 303%
Avalon Administrative Services $14 - $121 326%
Prime Health $14 - $128 326%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals