CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Washakie Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Washakie Medical Center is $19. 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 4.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 South 15Th Street, Worland, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $19 (443%)

Cash: $20 (466% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (443% 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 443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 343%). 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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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
Banner Health	$6 - $24	140%
Humana	$6 - $24	140%
Interwest Health	$6 - $50	140%
Medica	$6 - $48	140%
Prime Health Services	$6 - $50	140%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$6 - $24	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $47	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $48	280%
Coventry	$12 - $49	280%
First Choice Health Network	$12 - $48	280%
Hue Health, Inc	$12 - $48	280%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$12 - $48	280%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$12 - $48	280%
Cigna	$13 - $49	303%
Multiplan	$13 - $49	303%

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 Washakie Medical 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.