CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $28 (653%)
Insurance Median: $9 (210%)
Cash: $28 (653% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Upmc $2 - $42 47%
Aetna $4 - $32 93%
Amerihealth $4 93%
Gateway $4 - $42 93%
Geisinger $4 - $40 93%
Highmark $4 - $9 93%
Humana $4 93%
Jefferson Health Plan $4 93%
Life Butler County $4 93%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $4 - $14 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Peak Health $4 - $28 93%
Provider Partners $4 93%
Tricare $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 93%
American Health Plan $5 117%
Devoted Health Plan $5 - $16 117%
Pa Health & Wellness $5 117%
Pnoa $5 - $32 117%
The Health Plan $5 - $10 117%
Cigna $6 - $20 140%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $6 - $7 140%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $7 - $10 163%
Highmark Community Blue $7 - $9 163%
Ellwood Group $9 - $17 210%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $10 - $20 233%
Workers Comp $16 373%
Private Healthcare Systems $28 - $34 653%
Devon $30 699%
Intergroup $32 746%
Multiplan $36 839%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals