CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Harlingen Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $4 (93%)
Insurance Median: $5 (117%)
Cash: $4 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (117% 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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $14 93%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $4 93%
Cigna $4 - $7 93%
Humana $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $8 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Molina $4 - $8 93%
Provider Partners Health Plan $4 93%
San Benito Medical Associates $4 93%
Superior Health Plan $4 - $7 93%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $4 - $7 93%
Tricare $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 93%
Veterans Evaluation Services $4 93%
Wellmed $4 93%
Workers Compensation $4 93%
Imperial Insurance Company $5 117%
Asserta Health $6 140%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $6 140%
Employer Direct Healthcare $6 140%
Friday Health Plan $6 140%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $6 140%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $6 140%
Naphcare $7 163%
Baker Benefits Administrators $9 210%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals