CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Clarion Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $22 (513%)
Insurance Median: $8 (186%)
Cash: $22 (513% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (186% 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
Upmc $2 - $20 47%
Aetna $4 - $36 93%
Amerihealth $4 93%
Cigna $4 - $20 93%
Geisinger $4 - $5 93%
Highmark $4 - $14 93%
Highmark Community Blue $4 93%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $4 - $14 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Tricare $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 93%
American Health Plan $5 117%
Devoted Health Plan $5 - $16 117%
Gateway $5 - $15 117%
Jefferson Health Plan $5 117%
Pa Health & Wellness $5 117%
The Health Plan $5 - $10 117%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $10 - $14 233%
Peak Health $10 - $28 233%
Devon $30 699%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals