CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $53 (882%)

Insurance Median: $9 (150%)

Cash: $53 (882% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (150% 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medi-Cal	$1 - $90	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$1 - $90	17%
Health Net	$2 - $82	33%
Allianz Global Assistance	$3 - $19	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $97	50%
Epic Americas	$3 - $72	50%
Kaiser	$3 - $99	50%
Cigna	$4 - $103	67%
Community Health Group	$4 - $38	67%
County Medical Services	$4 - $8	67%
Aetna	$5 - $97	83%
Blue Shield	$5 - $89	83%
California Health And Wellness	$7 - $103	116%
Molina	$7 - $103	116%
Interplan	$8 - $90	133%
Medicare (plans)	$8	133%
Managed Health Network	$9 - $103	150%
Multiplan	$9 - $73	150%
Humana	$63	1048%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $53.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85730.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85730.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.