CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 10.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $70 (1165%)
Insurance Median: $66 (1098%)
Cash: $70 (1165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (1098% 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 1098% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 998%). 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
Aetna $6 - $102 100%
Cigna $6 - $112 100%
Humana $6 - $115 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $71 100%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 - $30 116%
Carolina Complete Health $7 - $140 116%
Healthy Blue $7 - $31 116%
Partners $7 - $31 116%
Trillium $7 - $33 116%
Vaya $7 - $31 116%
Wellcare $7 - $31 116%
Alliance $8 - $36 133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $81 133%
Ortho Carolina $8 133%
Molina $9 150%
Sandhills $31 516%
Ambetter / Centene $41 - $66 682%
Medcost $43 - $82 715%
Employers Health Network $62 - $74 1032%
Physician Reach Out $70 1165%
Magellan $84 1398%
Gmmi $91 1514%
Quik Trip $91 1514%
Carolina Behavioral Health $101 - $112 1681%
Choicecare $101 - $103 1681%
First Health $112 - $123 1864%
Healthgram $112 1864%
Private Health Care Systems $112 - $115 1864%
Provider Select $113 - $126 1880%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $115 1913%
Beechstreet $122 - $123 2030%
Multiplan $126 2097%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals