CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $122
  • Cash Discount Price: $20,053
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,053. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 20.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20,053

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$122

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: $20,053 (333661%)
Insurance Median: $122 (2030%)
Cash: $20,053 (333661% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $122 (2030% 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 2030% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1930%). 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
Aetna $6 - $5,267 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $5,685 100%
Geha $6 100%
Iowa Total Care $6 - $5,252 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $5,324 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $5,482 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $5,372 100%
Amish Hospital Aid $8 - $7,148 133%
Centivo $9 - $7,756 150%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $192 150%
Oscar $9 - $7,637 150%
Ambetter / Centene $10 - $9,029 166%
Claimdoc $12 - $10,803 200%
Nova $12 - $10,803 200%
Health Choices $39 649%
Medical Associates $39 649%
1199 National Benefit Fund $67 1115%
Allied Benefit Systems $67 1115%
Asr Health Benefits $67 1115%
Christian Brother Services $67 1115%
Coventry $67 1115%
First Health $67 1115%
Lucent Health $67 1115%
Luminare Health $67 1115%
Medical Mutual $67 1115%
Meritain $67 1115%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $67 1115%
Webtpa $67 1115%
Cigna $115 1913%
Health Partners $122 2030%
Auxiant $125 2080%
Medica $125 2080%
Midlands $125 2080%
Midlands Choice $125 2080%
Usa Managed Care $163 2712%
Crime Victim Assistance $192 3195%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $5,685 94592%
Blue Care Network $5,685 94592%
Blue Distinction Transplant $5,685 94592%
Blue Shield - Ca $5,685 94592%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $5,685 94592%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $5,685 94592%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $5,685 94592%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $5,685 94592%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $5,685 94592%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals