CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Avita Ontario

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Avita Ontario is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 21.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 Richland Mall, Ontario, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $50 (1166%)

Insurance Median: $91 (2121%)

Cash: $50 (1166% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (2121% 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 2121% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2021%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Caresource	$16	373%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16	373%
Molina	$16 - $5,629	373%
Ohiorise	$16	373%
United_Healthcare	$16 - $91	373%
Amerihealth	$17	396%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $3,518	396%
Buckeye	$18 - $3,518	420%
Humana	$18 - $3,518	420%
Cigna	$46	1072%
Aetna	$50 - $3,588	1166%
Medicare (plans)	$91 - $3,518	2121%
Mount_Carmel	$91 - $3,518	2121%
Medical_Mutual	$92 - $3,588	2145%

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 $50.
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 Avita Ontario 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.