CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $192
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 23.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $192 (4476%)
Insurance Median: $100 (2331%)
Cash: $192 (4476% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (2331% 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 2331% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2231%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 70%
Molina $3 70%
Silver_Summit $3 70%
Smart_Choice $3 70%
Humana $4 - $240 93%
United_Healthcare $6 140%
Prominence $27 - $108 629%
Cigna $28 - $164 653%
Sierra_Health_Options $28 - $112 653%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers $35 - $140 816%
Aetna $36 - $363 839%
Multiplan $94 - $381 2191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals