CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: North Oaks Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85610
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at North Oaks Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $10 (233%)

Insurance Median: $14 (326%)

Cash: $10 (233% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (326% 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 326% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 226%). 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
Aetna	$4 - $190	93%
Allwell	$4	93%
Blue Advantage	$4	93%
Champva	$4	93%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage	$4	93%
Humana	$4 - $167	93%
Mco Hb	$4	93%
Mco Lacare Am	$4	93%
Mco Lhc	$4	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4	93%
Peoples Health	$4	93%
Tricare	$4	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $69	93%
Vantage 65	$4	93%
Veterans Administration	$4	93%
Wellcare	$4	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $10	210%
Coventry	$54 - $145	1259%
Verity Healthnet	$54 - $145	1259%
Ppoplus Llc	$58 - $156	1352%
Multiplan	$62 - $167	1445%
Cigna	$66 - $176	1538%

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 $10.
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 North Oaks 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.