CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Harlan County Health System is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 14.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$86

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: $76 (1265%)
Insurance Median: $86 (1431%)
Cash: $76 (1265% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $86 (1431% 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 1431% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1331%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $51 849%
Medica Prime Solution $51 849%
Humana $64 1065%
Tricare $64 1065%
Aetna $66 1098%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $67 1115%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $86 1431%
Medica Chi Health $86 1431%
Medica Choice $86 1431%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $90 - $91 1498%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $90 1498%
Medica Ifb Aco $91 1514%
Medica Ifb Open Access $91 1514%
UnitedHealthcare $91 1514%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $93 1547%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals