CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at St Christopher's Hospital for Children is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 7.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $84 (1958%)
Insurance Median: $34 (793%)
Cash: $84 (1958% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (793% 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 793% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 693%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $4 93%
Geisinger $5 - $76 117%
Pa Health & Wellness $5 117%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 117%
Horizon Nj Health $6 140%
Aetna $7 - $126 163%
Cigna $7 163%
Upmc $7 163%
Gateway $9 210%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $91 326%
Health Partners $38 886%
Wellpoint Nj (Formerly Amerigroup) $45 1049%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Childrens