CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Elmhurst Hospital Center is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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%)
Insurance Median: $34 (566%)
Ins. Median: $34 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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 $4 - $18 67%
Healthfirst $5 - $75 83%
Elderplan $6 100%
Fidelis $6 - $75 100%
Magnacare $7 116%
Oscar $9 150%
Oxford $9 150%
United $9 - $42 150%
Centerlight $13 216%
Cigna $14 233%
Wellcare $15 250%
Carelon $16 - $34 266%
Emblem $18 - $45 300%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $75 333%
Multiplan $20 333%
Local 1199 $21 349%
Villagecare Max $21 349%
Vnsny $21 - $34 349%
Metroplus $32 - $75 532%
Affinity $34 - $75 566%
Amidacare $34 566%
Carelon (Amida Care) $34 566%
Senior Whole Health $34 566%
United Behavioral Health $34 - $37 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals