CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 12.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $78 (1298%)
Insurance Median: $74 (1231%)
Cash: $78 (1298% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (1231% 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 1231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1131%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 67%
Mercy One - All Plans $37 616%
Va Ccn - All Plans $37 616%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $38 632%
Humana $38 632%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $74 632%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $69 1148%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $69 1148%
Medical Associates - All Plans $83 1381%
Preferred Health - All Plans $83 1381%
Aetna $91 - $95 1514%
Multiplan - All Plans $93 1547%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $95 1581%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $100 1664%
Amerigroup Mcaid $102 1697%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals