CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $308
vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $308. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 30.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$308

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $308 (7179%)

Insurance Median: $129 (3007%)

Cash: $308 (7179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (3007% 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 3007% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2907%). 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
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$4	93%
Upmc Health Plan	$4	93%
Upmc Work Partners	$4	93%
Aetna	$5 - $128	117%
Amerihealth Caritas	$5 - $6	117%
Cigna	$5	117%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$5 - $257	117%
Multiplan	$5 - $411	117%
Pa Health & Wellness	$5 - $7	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	117%
Geisinger	$6	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $34	186%
Preferred Healthcare System	$334	7786%
Coventry/First Health	$360	8392%
Fidelis	$386	8998%
Intergroup	$386 - $437	8998%
Health Coalition Partners	$411	9580%
Private Health Care Systems	$411	9580%
Selectcare	$411	9580%
Health Payors Organization	$437	10186%
Humana	$437	10186%

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 $308.
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 UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 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.