CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 14.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $68 (1585%)
Insurance Median: $62 (1445%)
Cash: $68 (1585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (1445% 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 1445% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1345%). 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 $4 - $99 93%
Cigna $4 - $108 93%
Humana $4 - $111 93%
Alliance $5 - $35 117%
Amerihealth Caritas $5 - $30 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $78 117%
Carolina Complete Health $5 - $135 117%
Choicecare $5 - $100 117%
Healthy Blue $5 - $30 117%
Ortho Carolina $5 117%
Partners $5 - $30 117%
Trillium $5 - $32 117%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $69 117%
Vaya $5 - $30 117%
Wellcare $5 - $30 117%
Molina $6 140%
Sandhills $30 699%
Ambetter / Centene $39 - $64 909%
Medcost $42 - $80 979%
Employers Health Network $60 - $72 1399%
Physician Reach Out $68 1585%
Magellan $81 1888%
Gmmi $88 2051%
Quik Trip $88 2051%
Carolina Behavioral Health $97 - $108 2261%
First Health $108 - $119 2517%
Healthgram $108 2517%
Private Health Care Systems $108 - $111 2517%
Provider Select $110 - $122 2564%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $111 2587%
Beechstreet $118 - $119 2751%
Multiplan $122 2844%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals