CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $7 (116%)
Insurance Median: $7 (116%)
Cash: $7 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (116% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $64 50%
Blue Shield Highmark $3 - $12 50%
Cdphp $4 - $64 67%
Fidelis $5 - $77 83%
Mvp $5 - $29 83%
Aetna $6 - $14 100%
Blue Shield $6 - $30 100%
Cigna $6 100%
Emblem Health Ghi $6 - $11 100%
Hamaspik $6 - $67 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Mvp Commercial $6 100%
Nascentia Health Options $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $102 100%
Emblem $7 - $11 116%
Nascentia $7 116%
Tricare $7 116%
Empire Plan Nyship $8 133%
Magnacare $10 - $102 166%
Emblem_Ghi $11 183%
Multiplan $11 - $109 183%
Mvp Essential Plan $62 1032%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals