CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $872
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $872. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$872

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $872 (20326%)
Insurance Median: $6 (140%)
Cash: $872 (20326% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (140% 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 93%
Allegian Health $4 - $349 93%
American Health Plan $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $392 93%
Cigna $4 - $16 93%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $4 93%
Humana $4 - $14 93%
Independent Medical System $4 93%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $10 93%
Physicians Health Choice $4 93%
Prominence Health $4 93%
Shared Health $4 93%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $61 93%
Texas Health Network $4 93%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 93%
United $4 - $392 93%
Wellmed $4 93%
Molina $5 117%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $5 117%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 117%
Universal Health Care $5 117%
Superior $7 163%
Corvel Corporation $8 186%
Focus Healthcare $9 210%
Omni Healthcare $9 210%
Oscar $10 233%
Healthcare Highways $12 280%
Texas Workforce Commission $209 4872%
Averde Health $288 6713%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $375 - $741 8741%
First Health $501 11678%
National Healthcare Solutions $523 12191%
Southwest Medical $523 12191%
Coastal Comp $566 13193%
Usa Managed Care $566 - $697 13193%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $654 15245%
Beech Street $697 16247%
Multiplan $697 16247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals