CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 9.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1412 Milstead Avenue, Ne, Conyers, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $52 (865%)

Insurance Median: $57 (948%)

Cash: $52 (865% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (948% 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 948% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 848%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$5	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6 - $9	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8	133%
Cigna	$9 - $13	150%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$21	349%
Aetna	$22	366%
Phcs [10601]	$93 - $104	1547%
Beechstreet [10800]	$114 - $128	1897%
First Health [10303]	$114 - $128	1897%
Multiplan [10600]	$114 - $128	1897%
Kaiser [10500]	$123 - $137	2047%
Novanet [10819]	$123 - $137	2047%

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 $52.
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 Piedmont Rockdale Hospital 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.