CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $143
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $143 (3333%)
Insurance Median: $15 (350%)
Cash: $143 (3333% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Chc $3 70%
Tchp $3 70%
Aetna $4 - $345 93%
Amerivantage $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $22 93%
Cigna $4 - $356 93%
Humana $4 93%
Kelsey $4 93%
United $4 - $11 93%
Wellpoint $4 - $6 93%
Devoted $5 117%
Scanhealth $5 117%
Ambetter / Centene $6 140%
Community Health Choice $6 140%
Bright Health $7 163%
Coventry $202 - $330 4709%
First Health $202 - $330 4709%
Healthsmart $217 - $356 5058%
Multiplan $232 - $381 5408%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals