CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $23 (383%)
Insurance Median: $23 (383%)
Cash: $23 (383% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (383% 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 383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 283%). 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
Blue Shield Epn $2 - $60 33%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $128 33%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $3 - $82 50%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa $3 - $103 50%
Healthnet - All Plans $3 - $103 50%
Tricare $3 - $77 50%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $4 - $121 67%
Cigna $4 - $123 67%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans $4 - $111 67%
Multiplan - All Plans $4 - $111 67%
Ahcc - All Plans $5 - $142 83%
Beech Street - All Plans $5 - $142 83%
Medi-Cal $5 - $7 83%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans $5 - $21 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $55 815%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals