CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Abbeville General Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 4.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $17 (396%)
Insurance Median: $18 (420%)
Cash: $17 (396% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (420% 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 420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 320%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $18 47%
Cigna $2 - $43 47%
Self Pay $3 - $43 70%
Aetna $4 - $61 93%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $4 - $69 93%
Gilsbar Ppo $4 - $67 93%
Guardian Resources $4 - $69 93%
Healthy Blue $4 93%
Humana $4 - $65 93%
Magellan Behavioral Health $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
People'S Health $4 93%
Ppo Plus $4 - $65 93%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $4 93%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $4 93%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 93%
United Behavioral Health Inc $4 - $65 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $69 93%
Verity Healthnet National $4 - $65 93%
Coventry Company $5 - $74 117%
Galaxy Health Network $5 - $74 117%
Health Payors Organization $5 - $78 117%
Miscellaneous Insurance $5 - $87 117%
Ppo Plus Professional $5 117%
Usa Managed Care $5 - $74 117%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $5 - $87 117%
Vantage Health Plan $9 - $156 210%
Office Of Group Benefits $11 256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals