CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at University Health System, Inc is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $21 (490%)
Insurance Median: $11 (256%)
Cash: $21 (490% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (256% 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 256% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 156%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $58 47%
Aetna $4 - $58 93%
American Health $4 - $5 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $53 93%
Choicecare $4 93%
Cigna $4 - $63 93%
Devoted Health $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Nhc $4 - $5 93%
Wellcare $4 93%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $5 117%
Wellpoint $5 117%
Coventry $7 - $58 163%
Novanet $7 163%
First Health $9 210%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $33 769%
Multiplan $50 1166%
Nx Health $50 1166%
Phcs $50 1166%
Naphcare $54 1259%
Beechstreet $62 1445%
Prime Health $62 - $82 1445%
Seven Corners $62 1445%
Usa $66 1538%
Evolutions $74 1725%
Galaxy $74 1725%
Healthsmart $74 1725%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals