CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Erlanger Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $29 (676%)
Insurance Median: $6 (140%)
Cash: $29 (676% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (140% 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.

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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
Amerigroup $2 - $9 47%
Humana $2 - $6 47%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $6 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $69 70%
Bluecard - Network P $3 - $12 70%
Bluecard - Network S $3 - $12 70%
Aetna $4 - $42 93%
Alexian $4 - $14 93%
American Health $4 93%
Bluecare $4 - $22 93%
Caresource $4 - $9 93%
Cigna $4 - $39 93%
Clover $4 93%
Devoted Health $4 - $11 93%
Nhc $4 93%
Upmc $4 93%
Wellpoint $4 93%
Ambetter / Centene $5 117%
Atrio Health $5 - $13 117%
Caresource Ga $6 - $11 140%
Caresource Nc $6 - $11 140%
Caresource Tn $6 - $11 140%
Point Comfort Underwriters $8 - $13 186%
Pruitthealth Premier $9 - $15 210%
Pnoa $11 256%
Olympus $47 - $64 1096%
Alliant $64 1492%
First Health $69 - $73 1608%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals