CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Hackensack University Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $4
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Hackensack University Medical Center is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 11.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $4 (93%)

Insurance Median: $49 (1142%)

Cash: $4 (93% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (1142% 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 1142% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1042%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $84,414	70%
Aetna	$4 - $54	93%
Amerigroup	$4	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4	93%
Clover	$4	93%
Horizon	$4 - $95	93%
Seoul Medical Group	$4	93%
United Community/Americhoice	$4	93%
Vaccn	$4	93%
Wellcare	$4	93%
Lhp Health	$5	117%
Karna	$6	140%
Cigna	$19 - $78	443%
Intergroup	$38 - $68	886%
Oxford	$40 - $48	932%
Bergen Risk	$41 - $73	956%
Activecare First McO	$47 - $82	1096%
Chn	$47 - $82	1096%
Multiplan - PHCS	$47 - $82	1096%
Qualcare	$49 - $86	1142%
Brighton Health Plan	$50 - $77	1166%
Amerihealth	$55 - $97	1282%

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 $4.
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 Hackensack University Medical Center 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.