CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $51 (1189%)
Insurance Median: $8 (186%)
Cash: $51 (1189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (186% 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.

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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 - $16 93%
Amerigroup $4 93%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $9 93%
Devoted Health $4 93%
Dignity Care Corporation $4 93%
Humana $4 - $6 93%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $4 93%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 93%
United $4 - $63 93%
United Va Ccn $4 93%
Vantage Health Plan $4 - $11 93%
Wellcare $4 93%
Cigna $5 - $88 117%
Medical Development International $5 117%
Universal Healthcare $5 117%
Verity $5 - $85 117%
Ppo Plus $6 - $107 140%
Allegiance Health Management $8 186%
Gilsbar 360 $8 - $150 186%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $8 - $138 186%
Multiplan $9 - $164 210%
Dma Regional Ppo $11 - $198 256%
Employers Health Network $11 - $198 256%
First Health $11 - $198 256%
Healthsouth Corporation $11 - $198 256%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $12 - $220 280%
Bestcomp $13 - $229 303%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals