CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Singing River Health System

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Singing River Health System is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $19 (443%)
Insurance Median: $5 (117%)
Cash: $19 (443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (117% 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 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 93%
Cigna $4 93%
Humana $4 93%
Shared Health $4 93%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $7 93%
Wellcare $4 93%
Singing River Health System Employees $5 117%
Ambetter / Centene $6 140%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms $7 163%
90 Degree Benefits $8 186%
First Choice $8 186%
First Choice Preferred Pricing $8 186%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $8 186%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS 39581
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals