CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Cox Medical Centers

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Cox Medical Centers is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $37 (616%)

Insurance Median: $26 (433%)

Cash: $37 (616% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Allwell	$6	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $59	100%
Cox Healthplans	$6	100%
Devoted	$6	100%
Health Net Federal Services	$6	100%
Humana	$6	100%
Medrisk Llc	$6	100%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$6	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $135	100%
Texas Co Memorial Hospital	$24	399%
Bjc Health Solutions	$26 - $145	433%
Parkcrest Dental Group	$41	682%
Loren Cook	$43	715%
Justice Furniture And Bedding Co	$46	765%
The Durham Company	$46	765%

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 $37.
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 Cox Medical Centers 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.