CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $6 (140%)
Insurance Median: $17 (396%)
Cash: $6 (140% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). 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
Aetna $4 - $16 93%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $4 93%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $4 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $9 93%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $4 93%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 93%
Ochsner Health Plan $4 93%
Tricare $4 - $5 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 93%
Pace New Orleans $5 117%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $9 210%
First Health Network $17 - $22 396%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $17 - $22 396%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $17 - $22 396%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $18 - $24 420%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $18 - $24 420%
Zelis $18 - $24 420%
Cigna $19 443%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $20 - $26 466%
Prime Health Services Ppo $20 - $26 466%
Usa Managed Care Network $20 - $26 466%
Behavioral Health Systems $21 - $27 490%
Evolutions Healthcare $21 - $27 490%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $21 - $27 490%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $21 - $27 490%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals