CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Reston Hospital Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $346
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Reston Hospital Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $346. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 5.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$346

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $346 (8065%)

Insurance Median: $22 (513%)

Cash: $346 (8065% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (513% 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 513% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 413%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $22	93%
Cigna	$4 - $17	93%
Clear Spring Health Plan	$4	93%
Davita Village Health	$4	93%
Devoted	$4	93%
Humana	$4 - $5	93%
Johns Hopkins	$4	93%
Sentara Health	$4	93%
United	$4 - $161	93%
Virginia Premier Health	$4	93%
Align Senior Care	$5	117%
Pyramid Life	$5	117%
Bright Health	$9	210%
Carefirst	$22	513%
Lifeworks	$63 - $68	1469%
Universal Healthcare Group	$73 - $79	1702%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$199 - $215	4639%
Virginia Health Network	$236 - $255	5501%
Corvel	$239 - $258	5571%
Occunet Workers Comp	$266 - $287	6200%
4Most Health Network	$299 - $323	6970%

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 $346.
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 Reston Hospital Center 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.