CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at University of Alabama Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 12.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.01

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.01 (100%)
Insurance Median: $77 (1281%)
Ins. Median: $77 (1281% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.01 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 1281% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1181%). 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
Viva $3 - $6 50%
Birmingham Fc $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 100%
Cigna $6 - $103 100%
Cooper Green $6 100%
Davita Villagehealth $6 100%
Humana $6 - $131 100%
Jefferson County Sheriff $6 100%
Triwest $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $84 100%
Ambetter / Centene $8 133%
University Of Alabama $31 - $77 516%
Brookwood Baptist $36 599%
Grandview $36 599%
Aetna $38 - $94 632%
Coventry $40 - $124 666%
North Alabama Managed Care $40 - $100 666%
Comp One $45 - $111 749%
Alamed $46 - $116 765%
Construction Claims Management $46 - $115 765%
Corvel $50 - $123 832%
Evolutions $50 - $139 832%
Healthcare Alliance $50 - $123 832%
Novanet $50 - $139 832%
Prime Health Services $50 - $139 832%
Select Value Care $50 - $123 832%
Starcare $50 - $123 832%
Tethys $50 - $123 832%
Multiplan $51 - $126 849%
Department Of Labor $53 - $131 882%
Geha $53 - $131 882%
Gulf Health Plans $53 - $131 882%
Heritage Summit Health $53 - $131 882%
Mississippi Physicians $53 - $131 882%
Phifer $53 - $131 882%
Preferred Health Partnership $53 - $131 882%
Southern Nuclear $53 - $131 882%
Vantage Health Plan $53 - $131 882%
Galaxy Health Network $56 - $139 932%
National Provider Network $56 - $139 932%
North Mississippi Health Link $56 - $139 932%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals