CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Parkland Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $348
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Parkland Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $348 (5790%)

Insurance Median: $24 (399%)

Cash: $348 (5790% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24 (399% 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 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas	$5	83%
John Hancock	$5	83%
Well Sense Health Plan	$5	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $152	100%
Cigna	$6 - $178	100%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$6	100%
Humana	$6	100%
Martin'S Point Health	$6	100%
United	$6 - $211	100%
United Behavioral Health	$6	100%
United Va Ccn	$6	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$11	183%
Harvard Pilgrim	$17 - $23	283%
Maine Community Health	$109 - $184	1814%
Tufts Health Plan	$199 - $205	3311%
Aetna	$207 - $232	3444%
Mvp Health Plan	$243	4043%
Corvel	$250	4160%
Evernorth	$278	4626%
Healthcare Value Mgmt	$292	4859%
First Health	$296	4925%
Oxford Health Plans	$330	5491%

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 $348.
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 Parkland Medical Center 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.