CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Ocean Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 4.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $6 (100%)
Insurance Median: $29 (483%)
Cash: $6 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (483% 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 483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 383%). 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
Aetna $2 - $111 33%
Horizon $3 - $109 50%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $27 50%
Amerigroup $6 100%
Clover $6 100%
Seoul Medical Group $6 100%
United Community/Americhoice $6 100%
Vaccn $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Karna $8 133%
Qualcare $8 - $116 133%
Oxford $9 - $71 150%
Activecare First McO $12 - $112 200%
Intergroup $12 - $92 200%
Bergen Risk $13 - $99 216%
Brighton Health Plan $14 - $106 233%
Multiplan - PHCS $14 - $112 233%
Prime Health $14 - $106 233%
Amerihealth $15 - $128 250%
Cigna $28 466%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals