CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Atrium Health Lincoln

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Atrium Health Lincoln is $57. 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 9.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $57 (948%)

Cash: $70 (1165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (948% 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 948% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 848%). 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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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
Aetna	$6 - $119	100%
Cigna	$6 - $94	100%
Humana	$6	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $80	100%
Amerihealth Caritas	$7 - $16	116%
Carolina Complete Health	$7 - $16	116%
Healthy Blue	$7 - $16	116%
Partners	$7 - $16	116%
Trillium	$7 - $17	116%
Vaya	$7 - $16	116%
Wellcare	$7 - $16	116%
Alliance	$8 - $16	133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $71	133%
Orthocarolina	$8	133%
Ambetter / Centene	$46 - $52	765%
Employers Health Network	$62 - $74	1032%
Medcost	$66 - $91	1098%
Physician Reach Out	$70	1165%
Gmmi	$91	1514%
Quik Trip	$91	1514%
Choicecare	$115	1913%
First Health	$119	1980%
Beechstreet	$126	2097%
Private Health Care Systems	$126	2097%
Multiplan	$133	2213%

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 $70.
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 Atrium Health Lincoln 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.