Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test in Natchitoches, LA — inpatient
In Natchitoches, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test as an inpatient: from $33.60 to $49.20, with a median of $33.60.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 85610, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 18, 2026 and Mar 18, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Natchitoches, LA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District lowest Natchitoches, LA PROTIME | $33.60 | $84.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches, LA PROTHROMBIN TIME - D | $33.60 | $84.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches, LA LECH PROTIME | $49.20 | $123.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $33.60, median $33.60, highest $49.20 — a 1.5× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $33.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The prothrombin time (PT) test measures how long it takes blood to clot, and is reported with the INR, a standardized number. It is used to monitor warfarin and to check clotting before surgery or with liver disease.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the PT and INR result. The blood draw is often a separate charge; a fingerstick home or clinic INR check may be billed differently.