CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Crouse Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $18 (420%)
Insurance Median: $9 (210%)
Cash: $18 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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 $5 - $9 117%
Brighton Healthplan $5 - $13 117%
Cdphp $5 117%
Emblemhealth $5 117%
Excellus $5 - $13 117%
Fidelis $5 - $30 117%
Humana $5 117%
Martins Point $5 117%
Mvp $5 - $30 117%
Mycompass $5 - $14 117%
Nascentia $5 117%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $13 117%
Wellcare $6 - $16 140%
Emblem Health $12 280%
Healthfirst Health Plan $13 - $15 303%
Molina $13 - $30 303%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals