CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $54 (899%)
Insurance Median: $6 (100%)
Cash: $54 (899% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (100% 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.

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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
Cigna $3 50%
United $3 - $4 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $7 67%
Caterpillar $4 67%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 67%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 67%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 67%
Aetna $5 - $8 83%
Coventry $5 - $6 83%
Clear Springs Health $6 100%
Health Alliance $6 100%
Longevity Health Plan $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Meridian $6 - $7 100%
Molina $6 - $7 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Zing Health $6 100%
County Care Health Plan $7 116%
Youthcare Healthchoice $7 116%
Equian $39 649%
Multiplan $39 649%
Zelis $39 649%
Integrated Health Plan $43 715%
Healthlink $76 1265%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals