CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $95
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 8.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $95 (2214%)

Insurance Median: $37 (862%)

Cash: $95 (2214% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (862% 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 862% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 762%). 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

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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
Cigna	$15	350%
Oxford	$17	396%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	396%
Emblem	$18 - $54	420%
Aetna	$22 - $36	513%
Empire	$27 - $34	629%
Healthfirst	$36 - $57	839%
Fidelis	$41 - $49	956%
Magnacare	$61 - $76	1422%
Metroplus	$62	1445%
Urn	$67	1562%
6 Degrees Health	$74	1725%
Multiplan	$86	2005%

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 $95.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.