CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Christ Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $19 (443%)
Insurance Median: $4 (93%)
Cash: $19 (443% 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.

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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
Humana $2 - $67 47%
Aetna $4 - $67 93%
Allied Benefits [2163] $4 - $7 93%
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $5 93%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $4 - $67 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $67 93%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $4 93%
Caresource [2031] $4 - $67 93%
Cigna $4 - $67 93%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $4 - $9 93%
Devoted Health Plans Oon [2250] $4 93%
Geha [2168] $4 93%
Golden Rule [2161] $4 93%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $4 93%
Medben [2222] $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $67 93%
Medical Mutual [2054] $4 - $7 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $4 93%
Meridian [2185] $4 93%
Other Workers Compensation [9999] $4 93%
Other [9990] $4 93%
Perennial [4200] $4 93%
Tricare $4 93%
United Medical Resources [2104] $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $67 93%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $4 93%
Western And Southern [2076] $4 - $7 93%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $5 - $67 117%
First Health [2041] $7 163%
Meritain Health [2224] $7 163%
Poppins Health [2299] $11 256%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $15 - $32 350%
Nalc [2178] $16 - $36 373%
Priority Health [2225] $16 - $36 373%
Life Synch [2080] $19 - $40 443%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $23 - $49 536%
Bccp [3079] $31 - $67 723%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $31 - $67 723%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $31 - $67 723%
Suburban Health [2408] $31 - $67 723%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $67 1562%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals