CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: South Sunflower County Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at South Sunflower County Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $6 (100%)
Insurance Median: $15 (250%)
Cash: $6 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $5 83%
Trucare - All Plans $5 83%
Primewell Mcr Adv $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $7 116%
Primewell Comm - All Other Plans $15 250%
Aetna $44 732%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 832%
Multiplan - All Plans $50 832%
Physician Care Network - All Plans $103 1714%
Advanced Health Systems - All Plans $129 2146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 121 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals