CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $5
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 815 Market Street, Galveston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $30 (699%)

Insurance Median: $5 (117%)

Cash: $30 (699% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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%
Ambetter / Centene	$4 - $6	93%
Amerigroup Tx	$4	93%
Amerihealth Caritas Of La	$4	93%
Cigna	$4	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	93%
Soonercare	$4	93%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma	$5	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $8	140%
Sana Benefits	$6	140%

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 $30.
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 Shriners Hospitals for Children 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.