CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $89
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Laredo Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $89 (2075%)
Insurance Median: $9 (210%)
Cash: $89 (2075% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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 - $175 93%
American Health $4 93%
Amerigroup $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $66 93%
Cigna $4 - $193 93%
Humana $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $7 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Molina $4 - $7 93%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $4 93%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $4 93%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $4 93%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $4 93%
Node Va $4 93%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $4 93%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 93%
Superior $4 - $8 93%
Triwest $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $86 93%
Veterans Eval Services $4 93%
Industrial Rehab $5 117%
Node Champva $5 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 117%
Tricare $5 117%
Node Molina Health Exchange $7 163%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $8 186%
Health Smart $8 - $211 186%
Node Brookshire Brothers $8 186%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $8 186%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $9 210%
Tx Work Comp $9 210%
Imo Work Comp $10 233%
Node Naphcare $10 233%
Self Pay $21 - $39 490%
Tx Workforce Commission $99 2308%
Lonestar Athletic $100 2331%
Mutual Of Omaha $196 - $286 4569%
Multiplan Primary $226 5268%
Medical Control $250 5828%
Accountable Health Plans $256 - $271 5967%
Health Headquarters $256 5967%
Multiplan $262 6107%
Nha $265 6177%
Galaxy Health Network $267 6224%
Cchn $271 6317%
Nppn Plan Vista $271 6317%
Ppo Next $271 6317%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals