CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $27 (449%)
Insurance Median: $9 (150%)
Cash: $27 (449% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (150% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $155 33%
Humana $3 - $78 50%
Self Pay 50 $3 - $78 50%
Peach State Health Plan $4 67%
Aetna $5 - $134 83%
Cigna $5 - $142 83%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $5 - $140 83%
Self Pay $5 - $140 83%
Tricare $5 83%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $131 83%
Va Contract $5 83%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $6 - $9 100%
Clover Health $6 100%
Health One Alliance $6 - $9 100%
Hospice $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $6 - $155 100%
Pruitt Health Premier $6 100%
Wellcare $6 - $9 100%
Zelis Network Solutions $6 - $12 100%
Amerigroup $8 133%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 133%
Caresource $9 150%
Peachstate $9 150%
Ga Workers Comp $10 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals