CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at West Valley Medical Center is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 12.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $202 (3361%)
Insurance Median: $75 (1248%)
Cash: $202 (3361% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (1248% 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 1248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1148%). 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 $5 - $631 83%
Molina $5 - $6 83%
Humana $6 - $169 100%
Regence Blue Shield $6 100%
St Luke'S Health Partners $6 100%
United $6 - $120 100%
Veteran'S Administration $6 100%
Regence $12 200%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $64 1065%
Corizon Health $75 1248%
True Blue $80 1331%
Cigna $113 1880%
Pacificsource Health $120 1997%
Moda $126 2097%
Aetna $159 2646%
Four Rivers Hospice $161 2679%
Multiplan $161 2679%
Geha Ppo Usa $171 2845%
Coventry First Health $181 3012%
St Alphonsus Health $181 3012%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals