CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 8.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $106 (2471%)

Insurance Median: $35 (816%)

Cash: $106 (2471% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (816% 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 816% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 716%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $139	93%
American Health	$4	93%
Amerigroup	$4	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $25	93%
Cook Childrens	$4	93%
Healthspring	$4	93%
Humana	$4	93%
Molina	$4	93%
Parkland	$4	93%
Superior Wellcare	$4 - $5	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $5	93%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$8 - $121	186%
Cigna	$16 - $187	373%
City Of Fort Worth	$19 - $93	443%
Quick Trip	$24 - $125	559%
Phcs	$27 - $148	629%
Healthsmart	$30 - $167	699%
Multiplan	$34 - $173	793%
Galaxy	$35 - $175	816%
Usa	$35 - $175	816%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $106.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85610.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85610.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.