CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Froedtert Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Froedtert Community Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4805 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

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: $20 (466%)

Insurance Median: $9 (210%)

Cash: $20 (466% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $9	93%
Care Wisconsin	$4	93%
Community Care	$4	93%
Health Partners	$4 - $38	93%
Humana	$4	93%
Icare	$4	93%
Molina	$4	93%
Network Health Plan	$4 - $5	93%
Security Health Plan Secure Savers	$4	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $5	93%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$5 - $23	117%
Medical College Of Wisconsin	$5 - $23	117%
Centivo	$6 - $29	140%
Cigna	$8 - $34	186%
Common Ground	$8 - $35	186%
Health Payment Systems	$8 - $35	186%
Sheboygan Employers Health Network	$8 - $35	186%
Trilogy	$8 - $38	186%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$8 - $35	186%
Americas Choice	$11 - $50	256%
First Health Network	$11 - $51	256%
Healtheos	$11 - $50	256%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$11 - $50	256%

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 $20.
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 Froedtert Community Hospital 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.