CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Memorial Hospital and Manor

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Memorial Hospital and Manor is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 19.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $109 (1814%)

Insurance Median: $120 (1997%)

Cash: $109 (1814% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (1997% 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 1997% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1897%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$6 - $140	100%
Humana	$6 - $125	100%
Medicare (plans)	$6	100%
Tricare	$6	100%
Wellcare_Plan	$6	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$8	133%
Amerigroup_Plan	$8	133%
Caresource_Plan	$8	133%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8	133%
Peach_State_Health_Plan_Plan	$8	133%
Alliant_Plan	$10	166%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$120	1997%
Uhc_Plan	$123	2047%
Novanet_Plan	$125	2080%
Cigna	$129	2146%
Private_Healthcare_Systems_Plan	$133	2213%
Multiplan_Plan	$140	2329%
Corvel_Plan	$148	2463%
Tnga_Plan	$450	7488%

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 $109.
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 Memorial Hospital and Manor 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.