CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Great Plains Health is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 15.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $62 (1032%)
Insurance Median: $96 (1597%)
Cash: $62 (1032% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (1597% 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 1597% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1497%). 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
Midwest Network Alliance $87 - $90 1448%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 1514%
Ambetter / Centene $95 1581%
Medica $95 1581%
Midlands Choice $96 1597%
Oscar Health $96 1597%
Coventry $97 - $98 1614%
Geha $97 1614%
Mutual Of Omaha $98 1631%
UnitedHealthcare $98 1631%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals