CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Boulder Community Health is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 6.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $29 (483%)
Insurance Median: $37 (616%)
Cash: $29 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (616% 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 616% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 516%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $6 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $102 50%
Humana $4 - $6 67%
Aetna $5 - $150 83%
Health Spring $5 83%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $65 83%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $5 - $65 83%
Select Health Value Network $5 - $65 83%
Clear Spring $6 100%
Devoted Health $6 - $69 100%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $6 100%
Cigna $7 - $138 116%
Multiplan $9 - $120 150%
Phcs $9 - $120 150%
Kaiser Public Option $12 200%
Kaiser $14 233%
Kaiser Ppo $14 233%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $15 - $120 250%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $16 - $129 266%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $19 - $146 316%
Mines And Associates $19 - $146 316%
Three Rivers Provider Network $19 - $146 316%
Zelis (Profee) $19 - $146 316%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $20 - $155 333%
National Preferred Provider Network $20 - $155 333%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $20 - $160 333%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $20 - $155 333%
Usa $20 - $155 333%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $21 - $165 349%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $21 - $165 349%
Health Payors Organization $21 - $163 349%
National Provider Network $21 - $167 349%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals