CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Frye Regional Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $98 (1631%)
Insurance Median: $11 (183%)
Cash: $98 (1631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (183% 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.

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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 - $11 83%
Aetna $6 - $14 100%
Cigna $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Tufts Benefit Administrators, Inc. $6 100%
Ambetter / Centene $7 116%
Amerihealth Caritas North Carolina $11 183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $23 183%
Carolina Complete Health Inc. $11 183%
Paradigm $11 183%
Partners Health Management $11 183%
Trillium Health Resources $11 183%
Vaya Health $11 183%
Wellcare Of North Carolina, Inc $11 183%
Craftmaster Furniture $18 300%
Meritain Health $18 300%
Vanguard Furniture $18 300%
Sherrill Furniture $19 316%
Hancock &Amp; Moore $44 732%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals