CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 10.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $86 (1431%)

Insurance Median: $61 (1015%)

Cash: $86 (1431% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (1015% 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 1015% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 915%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $55	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $80	316%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$19	316%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$19	316%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$55	915%
Humana	$55	915%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $88	915%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$55	915%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$65	1082%
Ambetter / Centene	$71	1181%
Cigna	$76	1265%
Multiplan-All Plans	$80	1331%
Healthlink Hmo	$81	1348%
Healthlink Il Only	$81	1348%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$92	1531%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$97	1614%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $86.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85730.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85730.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.