CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $135 (2246%)
Insurance Median: $13 (216%)
Cash: $135 (2246% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $12 50%
Wellpoint $3 - $6 50%
Horizon New Jersey Health $5 83%
Aetna $6 - $28 100%
Amerihealth $6 - $86 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $118 100%
Clover Health $6 100%
Fidelis Care of New Jersey $6 - $27 100%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care $6 100%
Longevity Health Plan $7 116%
Ambetter / Centene $9 150%
Consumer Health Network $10 - $122 166%
Oxford $12 200%
Private Healthcare Systems $88 1464%
Magnacare $94 1564%
Multiplan $101 1681%
Oscar $127 2113%
Cigna $135 2246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals