CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $14 (233%)
Insurance Median: $12 (200%)
Cash: $14 (233% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (200% 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.

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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 $3 - $80 50%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $91 50%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $4 - $123 67%
Pacificare-All Plans $4 - $112 67%
Cigna $5 - $136 83%
Multiplan Comp $5 - $145 83%
Trident - All Plans $5 - $154 83%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $6 - $181 100%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $186 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $181 100%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $6 100%
Brand New Day Mcal $6 - $181 100%
Brand New Day Mcr $6 100%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $6 - $163 100%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $6 100%
Humana $6 - $168 100%
Medi-Cal $6 - $181 100%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $6 - $181 100%
Molina Mcr Adv $6 100%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $6 100%
Tricare $6 100%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $7 116%
Molina Mcal $7 - $199 116%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $8 133%
Healthnet Hmo $8 133%
Blue Shield-All Plans $38 632%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals