CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $8 (186%)
Insurance Median: $7 (163%)
Cash: $8 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (163% 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
Humana $3 - $4 70%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 70%
Cigna $4 - $8 93%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $4 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 93%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $5 93%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $4 - $12 93%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $4 - $12 93%
Shared Health Mississippi $4 - $5 93%
Prime Health Services Ppo $5 - $50 117%
Aetna $6 - $40 140%
Ambetter / Centene $6 140%
Cor Vel $7 163%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $7 163%
Select Administrative Services Network $7 - $43 163%
Zelis $7 - $9 163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 186%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $8 - $46 186%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals