CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $220
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $220 (5128%)
Insurance Median: $31 (723%)
Cash: $220 (5128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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
Humana $3 - $4 70%
Aetna $4 - $99 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $20 93%
Cigna $4 93%
Clear Spring Health Plan $4 93%
Devoted $4 93%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $4 93%
Good Samaritan Hospice $4 93%
Health Net $4 93%
Magellan $4 93%
Sentara Health $4 93%
Triatlantic $4 93%
United $4 - $99 93%
United Mine Workers $4 93%
Virginia Premier Health $4 93%
Align Senior Care $5 117%
Pyramid Life $5 117%
Lifeworks $42 979%
Universal Healthcare Group $48 1119%
Virginia Health Network $77 - $156 1795%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $132 3077%
Corvel $158 3683%
Richfield Nursing Center $165 3846%
Richfield Retirement Community $165 3846%
Multiplan $169 3939%
Community Care Network $176 4103%
Graham-White Manufacturing $176 4103%
Occunet Workers Comp $176 4103%
One Health Plan $176 4103%
Patients Choice $194 4522%
4Most $198 4615%
American Postal Workers Union $198 4615%
Phcs $198 4615%
Star Transportation $198 4615%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals