CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 St. Luke's Drive, Quakertown, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $140 (3263%)
Insurance Median: $10 (233%)
Cash: $140 (3263% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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 - $17 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $129 93%
Geisinger $4 - $44 93%
Highmark $4 - $15 93%
Humana $4 93%
Keystone First $4 93%
Upmc Health Plan $4 - $43 93%
Amerihealth Caritas $5 117%
Highmark Wholecare $5 117%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $15 117%
Jefferson Health Plan $6 140%
Oscar $40 932%
Cigna $43 1002%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3000 St. Luke's Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals