CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Ventura County Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $9
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Ventura County Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $9 (150%)
Insurance Median: $10 (166%)
Cash: $9 (150% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (166% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Tricare $1 - $10 17%
Vchcp-All Plans $3 - $33 50%
Alignment Hp - All Plans $6 100%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $6 100%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $95 100%
Americas Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $7 116%
Blue Shield Epn $7 - $68 116%
Clinicas Mcr Adv $7 116%
Hpn Ip/Op Only Medi-Cal $7 116%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only $7 116%
Medi-Cal $7 116%
Scan-All Plans $7 116%
Clinicas Comm - All Other Plans $8 133%
Imperial-All Plans $8 133%
Kaiser Mcal Pediatric Ip/Op Only $8 133%
Ntwrk Provdrs-All Plans $8 133%
Western Growers-All Plans $8 133%
Americas Hp Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $9 150%
Americas Hp Mcal Ip/Op Only $9 150%
Clinicas Mcal $9 150%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $9 - $96 150%
Kaiser Comm Pediatric Ip/Op Only $9 - $96 150%
Aetna $10 - $174 166%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $161 183%
Cigna $11 183%
Gold Coast Medi-Cal-All Plans $12 200%
Multiplan/Claritev-All Plans $14 - $139 233%
Three Rivers Ip/Op Only-All Plans $14 - $139 233%
Ppo Next Ip/Op Only-All Plans $15 - $157 250%
Kaiser Mcr Pediatric Ip/Op Only $17 - $174 283%
Medicare (plans) $17 - $174 283%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans $20 333%
Hpn Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $24 - $247 399%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals