CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Ogallala Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Ogallala Community Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $22 (366%)
Insurance Median: $21 (349%)
Cash: $22 (366% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (349% 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 349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 249%). 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
Banner Health $8 - $24 133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $52 133%
Medica $8 - $51 133%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $8 - $24 133%
Molina Healthcare $9 - $26 150%
Nebraska Total Care $9 - $26 150%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $51 150%
Keith County Sheriff’S Office $14 - $40 233%
Apostrophe, Inc. $17 - $49 283%
Coventry $18 - $52 300%
First Health $18 - $52 300%
Midlands Choice $18 - $52 300%
Multiplan $18 - $52 300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE 69153
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals