CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Franklin General Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 7.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $98 (1631%)
Insurance Median: $48 (799%)
Cash: $98 (1631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (799% 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 799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 699%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $95 100%
Wellmark Hmo $24 399%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $27 449%
Medical Associates Mcare $41 - $46 682%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans $41 - $46 682%
Tricare $41 - $46 682%
Amerigroup Mcare $42 - $46 699%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $42 - $46 699%
Ambetter / Centene $43 - $73 715%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans $43 - $48 715%
Molina Mcare $43 - $47 715%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans $44 - $48 732%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $44 - $48 732%
Centivo - All Plans $62 - $68 1032%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group $62 - $68 1032%
Oscar - All Plans $62 - $68 1032%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $72 - $80 1198%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans $88 - $97 1464%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans $88 - $97 1464%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans $88 - $97 1464%
Aetna $96 - $108 1597%
Multiplan-All Plans $98 - $108 1631%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals