CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 9.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $37 (862%)
Insurance Median: $41 (956%)
Cash: $37 (862% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (956% 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 956% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 856%). 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 $4 - $42 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $44 93%
Cigna $4 - $45 93%
Devoted Health $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Molina $4 93%
Paramount $4 93%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $4 93%
Primetime Health Plan $4 93%
Summacare $4 - $45 93%
The Health Plan $4 - $43 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $45 93%
Valor Health Plans $4 93%
Wellcare By Allwell $4 93%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $5 117%
Ambetter / Centene $8 186%
Caresource $8 186%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $17 - $49 396%
Amish Aid Community Plan $23 536%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $23 536%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $23 536%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $24 559%
Immergrun $24 559%
Sunrise Plain Communities $24 559%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $34 793%
Beech Street $39 - $44 909%
Ohio Preferred Network $39 - $44 909%
First Health $41 956%
Century Health Network $42 979%
Ohio Health Choice $42 - $44 979%
Private Healthcare System $42 979%
Aultcare $44 1026%
Clarity $44 1026%
Configurenet $44 1026%
Fortified Provider Network $44 1026%
Healthsmart $44 1026%
Jp Farley $44 1026%
Multiplan $44 1026%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals