CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at McAlester Regional Health Center is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 9.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $18 (420%)
Insurance Median: $40 (932%)
Cash: $18 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (932% 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 932% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 832%). 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 $5 117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 117%
Choctaw Nation $5 117%
Global Health $5 - $8 117%
Coventry $37 - $41 862%
Okla Health Network $39 909%
Osma Health $40 932%
Preferred Choice Community $40 932%
Phcs $41 956%
Beech Street $43 1002%
Cigna $43 1002%
Geha $43 1002%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals