CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $73
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 17.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$73

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: $70 (1632%)
Insurance Median: $73 (1702%)
Cash: $70 (1632% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $73 (1702% 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 1702% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1602%). 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
Amerihealth $15 350%
Bchp $15 350%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $73 350%
Caresource $15 - $37 350%
Humana $15 - $74 350%
Molina $15 350%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $74 350%
Mmo $67 1562%
Aetna $70 - $74 1632%
Ohg $70 1632%
Ohio Ppo Connect $71 - $73 1655%
Osu $71 - $73 1655%
Ahpo $73 1702%
Cigna $73 1702%
Front Path Health Coalition $73 1702%
Ohc $73 1702%
Unicare $74 1725%
The Health Plan $75 1748%
Emerald Health $76 1772%
First Health $76 1772%
Phcs $76 1772%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens