CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Bayou Bend Health System is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 4.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $33 (549%)

Insurance Median: $25 (416%)

Cash: $33 (549% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $25 (416% 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 416% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 316%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $34	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $47	133%
Tricare	$13 - $30	216%
Aetna	$14 - $46	233%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$14 - $34	233%
Humana	$14 - $44	233%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$14 - $34	233%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$14 - $34	233%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$14 - $34	233%
Ambetter / Centene	$16 - $39	266%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$20 - $47	333%
Cigna	$20 - $47	333%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$20 - $47	333%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$20 - $47	333%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$21 - $50	349%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$21 - $50	349%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$21 - $50	349%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$22 - $54	366%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$22 - $54	366%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$22 - $54	366%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$24 - $57	399%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$24 - $57	399%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$25 - $60	416%

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 $33.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.