CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Carepartners Rehabilitation Hospital, Lllp

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Carepartners Rehabilitation Hospital, Lllp is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 5.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 68 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $78 (1298%)

Insurance Median: $32 (532%)

Cash: $78 (1298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (532% 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 532% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 432%). 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 - $51	100%
Alignment Health	$6	100%
Cigna	$6	100%
Devoted Health	$6	100%
Humana	$6	100%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$6	100%
Troy Healthcare	$6	100%
United	$6 - $46	100%
Wellcare	$6 - $47	100%
Amerihealth Caritas	$7	116%
Healthteam Advantage	$7	116%
Longevity Health Plan	$7	116%
Amerihealth	$8	133%
Ambetter / Centene	$11	183%
Apex Health	$16	266%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $46	532%
Oscar	$42	699%
Caresource	$47	782%
Medcost	$56	932%
Multiplan	$64	1065%

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 $78.
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 Carepartners Rehabilitation Hospital, Lllp 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.