CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Queens Hospital Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $4 (93%)
Insurance Median: $13 (303%)
Cash: $4 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (303% 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 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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 $3 - $10 70%
Healthfirst $3 - $108 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $108 93%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $4 93%
Elderplan $4 93%
Fidelis $4 - $108 93%
Magnacare $5 117%
Villagecare Max $5 - $12 117%
Centerlight $6 - $7 140%
Hamaspik $6 140%
Local 1199 $6 - $12 140%
Oscar $6 140%
Oxford $6 140%
United $6 - $52 140%
Wellcare $7 - $9 163%
Affinity $8 - $108 186%
Carelon $9 - $48 210%
Cigna $10 233%
Emblem $10 - $65 233%
Multiplan $11 256%
Vnsny $12 - $49 280%
Metroplus $46 - $108 1072%
Amidacare $48 1119%
Senior Whole Health $48 1119%
United Behavioral Health $48 - $53 1119%
Carelon (Amida Care) $49 1142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals