CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 10.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $55 (915%)

Insurance Median: $65 (1082%)

Cash: $55 (915% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (1082% 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 1082% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 982%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerihealth	$5 - $27	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $109	83%
Carolina Complete	$5 - $26	83%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$5 - $26	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $89	83%
Wellcare	$5 - $27	83%
Aetna	$6 - $122	100%
Cigna	$6 - $78	100%
Humana	$6 - $109	100%
Liberty Health	$6	100%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$6	100%
Caresource North Carolina	$9 - $50	150%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$12 - $70	200%
Amps	$15 - $84	250%
Plotkin Health	$16 - $91	266%
Medcost	$19 - $114	316%
Multiplan	$20 - $114	333%
Phcs	$20 - $114	333%
Primary Physician Care	$20 - $112	333%
Employers Choice Network	$26 - $147	433%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$26 - $147	433%

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 $55.
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 Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center 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.