CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at South Brooklyn Health is $54. 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 8.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $54 (899%)
Ins. Median: $54 (899% 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 899% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 799%). 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 - $122 83%
Elderplan $6 100%
Fidelis $6 - $122 100%
Magnacare $7 116%
Oscar $9 150%
Oxford $9 150%
United $9 - $68 150%
Centerlight $13 216%
Cigna $14 233%
Wellcare $15 250%
Carelon $16 - $54 266%
Emblem $18 - $73 300%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $122 333%
Multiplan $20 333%
Local 1199 $21 349%
Villagecare Max $21 349%
Vnsny $21 - $55 349%
Amidacare $54 899%
Metroplus $54 - $122 899%
Senior Whole Health $54 899%
United Behavioral Health $54 - $60 899%
Affinity $55 - $122 915%
Carelon (Amida Care) $55 915%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals