CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Sweeny Community Hospital is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 13.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $62 (1445%)
Insurance Median: $60 (1399%)
Cash: $62 (1445% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (1399% 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 1399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1299%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $60 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $52 723%
Evercare Mcaid $52 1212%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $82 1305%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $60 1399%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $60 1399%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $60 1399%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $60 1399%
Coventry Mcr Adv $60 1399%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $60 1399%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $60 1399%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $60 1399%
Cigna $67 1562%
Community Hlth Choice Star $73 1702%
Molina Mcaid $73 1702%
Superior Hp Mcaid $73 1702%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $73 1702%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $73 1702%
Beech Street - All Plans $77 1795%
Community Care Network - All Plans $82 1911%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $93 2168%
Multiplan - All Plans $93 2168%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $100 2331%
Amerigroup Mcaid $103 2401%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals