Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test in Helena, MT — inpatient
In Helena, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test as an inpatient: from $22.81 to $24.08, with a median of $23.45.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 85610, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Helena, MT.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's Health lowest Helena, MT HC PROTHROMBIN TIME | $22.81 | $26.84 | 15% | — source file |
| St. Peter's Health Helena, MT HC PROTHROMBIN TIME POCL/POCBS | $24.08 | $28.33 | 15% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $22.81, median $23.45, highest $24.08 — a 1.1× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $24.08 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The prothrombin time (PT) test measures how long it takes blood to clot, and is reported with the INR, a standardized number. It is used to monitor warfarin and to check clotting before surgery or with liver disease.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the PT and INR result. The blood draw is often a separate charge; a fingerstick home or clinic INR check may be billed differently.