CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $15 (350%)
Insurance Median: $16 (373%)
Cash: $15 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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 - $18 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $8 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $8 93%
Highmark $7 - $20 163%
United_Healthcare $13 303%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross $15 350%
Phc $18 - $33 420%
First_Health_Network $19 443%
Blue_Cross $21 - $30 490%
Cigna $29 - $38 676%
Geisinger $30 699%
Independence_Blue_Cross $30 699%
Tower Health $30 - $32 699%
Upmc $30 - $37 699%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals