CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $8 (186%)
Insurance Median: $5 (117%)
Cash: $8 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (117% 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
Wellpoint $2 - $4 47%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 70%
Aetna $4 - $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $8 93%
Cigna $4 - $10 93%
Devoted Health $4 93%
Ehn $4 - $18 93%
Farm Bureau $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Tricare $4 93%
Wellcare $4 93%
Correctional Medical Services $5 - $24 117%
Community Services Network $6 - $26 140%
Usa Managed Care Organization $6 - $28 140%
Beech Street $7 - $30 163%
Direct Care America $7 - $32 163%
Medsave Usa $7 - $32 163%
National Provider Network $7 - $32 163%
Novanet $7 - $30 163%
Ccn Managed Care $8 - $34 186%
Galaxy Health Network $8 - $36 186%
Initial Group $8 - $35 186%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1901 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals