CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $73
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $73 (1215%)
Insurance Median: $9 (150%)
Cash: $73 (1215% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (150% 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
Aetna $6 - $77 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $91 100%
Caresource $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Managed Health Services $6 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
United Heathcare $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $9 100%
Zing $6 100%
Caresource Maketplace $10 166%
Ambetter / Centene $12 200%
Magnacare $16 266%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $18 300%
Cigna $40 - $43 666%
Encore $62 - $93 1032%
Phcs $71 1181%
Siho $73 1215%
Sagamore $75 1248%
Multiplan $76 1265%
Hfn $81 - $88 1348%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals