CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at College Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $28 (466%)
Insurance Median: $6 (100%)
Cash: $28 (466% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (100% 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
Davita Healthplan $4 - $92 67%
Healthcare Partners $4 - $92 67%
Value Options $4 - $92 67%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $5 - $6 83%
Altamed $5 - $6 83%
Benevolence Healthcare $5 - $6 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $2,969 83%
Blue Shield $5 - $30 83%
Brand New Day $5 - $6 83%
Care First $5 - $6 83%
Cigna $5 83%
Health Net $5 - $120 83%
Heritage Provider Network $5 - $8 83%
Imperial Health Plan $5 83%
Kaiser $5 - $111 83%
La Care $5 - $6 83%
Molina Healthcare $5 - $6 83%
Synermed $5 - $8 83%
Aetna $6 - $9 100%
Caremore $6 100%
Central Health Plan $6 100%
Easy Choice $6 100%
Prospect $6 100%
Multiplan $7 - $157 116%
Three Rivers Provider Network $8 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals