CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital is $114. 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 26.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Wilson Street, Henderson, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $114 (2657%)

Cash: $21 (490% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (2657% 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 2657% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2557%). 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

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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 Commercial [5055]	$51	1189%
Black Lung [6055]	$51	1189%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$51	1189%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$51	1189%
Lucent Health [6000]	$51	1189%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$51	1189%
Web Tpa [2115]	$51 - $128	1189%
Cigna	$114 - $135	2657%
Aetna	$128	2984%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$128	2984%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$135	3147%
Humana	$135	3147%
Phcs [1780]	$135	3147%
Tml [1980]	$135	3147%

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 $21.
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 UT Health East Texas Henderson 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.