CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Carlsbad Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $3 (70%)
Insurance Median: $12 (280%)
Cash: $3 (70% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (280% 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 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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
Self Pay $2 - $5 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $21 93%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $5 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $4 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 93%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $4 93%
Node Va $4 93%
Presbyterian $4 - $17 93%
Tricare $4 93%
Triwest $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $15 93%
Veterans Eval Services $4 93%
Us Department Of Labor $5 117%
Wexford Health $5 117%
Work Comp Nm $5 - $8 117%
Eddy County Detention $12 280%
Node Molina Health Exchange $12 280%
Aetna $13 - $19 303%
Zelis $14 - $19 326%
Capstar $15 350%
Omni Network $15 350%
Choice Care $16 373%
Cigna $16 - $19 373%
Nm Health Connection $17 396%
Ccn First Health $18 420%
Healthsmart $19 - $20 443%
Multiplan $19 443%
Medical Control Inc $21 490%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals