CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $908
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $908 (21166%)
Insurance Median: $8 (186%)
Cash: $908 (21166% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (186% 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
Aetna $4 - $45 93%
American Health Plan $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $409 93%
Cigna $4 - $16 93%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $4 93%
Humana $4 - $50 93%
Independent Medical System $4 93%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $9 93%
Physicians Health Choice $4 93%
Prominence Health $4 93%
Shared Health $4 93%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $64 93%
Texas Health Network $4 93%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 93%
United $4 - $409 93%
Usa Mco $4 93%
Wellmed $4 93%
Molina $5 117%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $5 117%
Superior $7 163%
Corvel Corporation $8 186%
Omni Healthcare $9 210%
Oscar $10 233%
Healthcare Highways $12 280%
Texas Workforce Commission $218 5082%
Averde Health $300 6993%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $390 - $772 9091%
First Health $522 12168%
National Healthcare Solutions $545 12704%
Southwest Medical $545 12704%
Coastal Comp $590 13753%
Total E&P Mexico $590 13753%
Affiliated Healthcare $617 14382%
Mcm Maxcare $726 16923%
Pronet Ppo $726 16923%
Usa Managed Care $726 16923%
Beech Street $817 19044%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals