CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $169
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $169 (2812%)
Insurance Median: $26 (433%)
Cash: $169 (2812% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $4 - $49 67%
Humana $5 - $293 83%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $6 - $75 100%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $6 - $75 100%
Aetna $6 - $314 100%
Align Senior Care $6 100%
American Health Plan $6 100%
Avmed $6 - $262 100%
Baycare Health Plans $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 100%
Caresource $6 100%
Cigna $6 100%
Devoted Health $6 100%
Florida Complete Care $6 100%
Freedom Health Care $6 - $82 100%
Ndms Definitive Care $6 100%
Optimum Healthcare $6 - $82 100%
Secur $6 100%
Suncoast Neighborly Care $6 - $84 100%
Sunshine State $6 100%
Ultimate Health Plan $6 100%
United $6 - $472 100%
United Va Ccn $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Wellmed $6 100%
Careplus $7 116%
Centurion $7 116%
Clear Spring Health $7 116%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $7 116%
Longevity Health Plan $7 116%
Simply Healthcare $7 - $161 116%
Oscar $8 133%
Solis Health Plan $9 150%
Molina $15 - $283 250%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $18 - $964 300%
Sunshine State Health Plan $20 - $267 333%
Plotkin Health $40 - $524 666%
Prime Health Sheriff $40 - $524 666%
Multiplan $60 - $891 998%
Corvel Corporation $126 2097%
Rockport Healthcare Group $126 2097%
Prime Health $128 2130%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals