CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Columbus Community Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 11.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $41 (956%)

Insurance Median: $51 (1189%)

Cash: $41 (956% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (1189% 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 1189% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1089%). 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.

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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
Dean Health Plan	$4 - $34	93%
My Choice Wisconsin	$4 - $6	93%
Quartz	$4 - $51	93%
Security Health Plan	$4 - $58	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $65	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $60	140%
Icare	$6 - $23	140%
Alliance	$12	280%
Cigna	$42 - $47	979%
Health Payment Systems	$53 - $58	1235%
Trilogy	$58 - $64	1352%
Wps	$60 - $66	1399%
First Health	$62 - $69	1445%
Healtheos	$62 - $73	1445%
Humana	$64 - $70	1492%

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 $41.
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 Columbus 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.