CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: St John's Riverside Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $4
Cash Discount Price: $99
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at St John's Riverside Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 976 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $99 (2308%)

Insurance Median: $4 (93%)

Cash: $99 (2308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4 (93% 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.

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
Aetna	$4 - $3,783	93%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$4	93%
Fidelis	$4	93%
Fidelis Essential Plans	$4	93%
Fidelis Health Benefit Exchange	$4	93%
Healthfirst	$4	93%
Hip Health Plan	$4	93%
Magnacare	$4	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	93%
Medicare (plans)	$4	93%
Metroplus Gold	$4	93%
Mvp	$4	93%
Mvp Bhs	$4	93%
Oscar	$4	93%
Partners Health Plan	$4	93%
United Behavioral Health Of Ny Ipa	$4	93%
Village Caremax	$4	93%
Wellcare	$4	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	117%
Emblem Health	$10	233%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14	326%
Mvp Individual Exchange.Student Health Plan	$15	350%
Cigna	$16	373%
Mvp Commercial	$18	420%

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 $99.
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 St John's Riverside Hospital 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.