CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 6.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $31 (723%)
Insurance Median: $30 (699%)
Cash: $31 (723% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (699% 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 699% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 599%). 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 - $47 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $56 93%
Humana $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $41 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $37 93%
Alliance_Premier_Network $21 - $28 490%
Mercycare $21 - $29 490%
Triology $22 - $36 513%
Security_Health_Plan $23 - $37 536%
Alliance $24 - $33 559%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $24 - $45 559%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $25 - $34 583%
Beloit_Health_System $25 - $34 583%
Hfn $25 - $45 583%
United_Healthcare $25 - $50 583%
Cigna $26 - $35 606%
Health_Partners_Insurance $26 - $36 606%
Health_Payment_Systems $27 - $36 629%
Dean_Health_Plan $28 - $38 653%
Medical_Associates $29 - $39 676%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $30 - $41 699%
Wps $30 - $45 699%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $33 - $45 769%
Chorus_Community $35 - $47 816%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $35 - $47 816%
Multiplan $35 - $54 816%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $35 - $47 816%
Coventry $37 - $50 862%
Dean_Care $37 - $50 862%
Healthsmart $38 - $52 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals