CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Northwest Health - Starke is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $36 (599%)
Insurance Median: $12 (200%)
Cash: $36 (599% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (200% 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
Lutheran $2 - $37 33%
Medpartners $2 - $46 33%
Self Pay $2 - $75 33%
Alpha Baking $3 - $61 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $10 50%
Physicians Health Plan $3 - $56 50%
Encore $4 - $118 67%
Php $4 - $82 67%
Aetna $5 - $118 83%
Multiplan Inc $5 - $122 83%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $96 83%
Caresource $6 100%
Cigna $6 - $113 100%
Community Health Alliance $6 - $122 100%
Coventry First Health $6 - $118 100%
Humana $6 100%
In Dept Of Correction $6 100%
Lutheran Network $6 - $120 100%
Managed Health Services $6 - $12 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Mhs $6 100%
Node Champva $6 100%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $6 100%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $6 100%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $6 100%
Node Va $6 100%
Ppom $6 - $128 100%
Sagamore Health Network $6 - $120 100%
Tricare $6 100%
Us Department Of Labor $8 133%
Indiana Workers Comp $12 200%
Encore Kba Epo $14 233%
Magnacare Ma $14 233%
Encore Kba Ppo $18 300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals