CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Crouse Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

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: $21 (349%)
Insurance Median: $13 (216%)
Cash: $21 (349% 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
Excellus $6 - $13 100%
Aetna $7 - $13 116%
Brighton Healthplan $7 - $13 116%
Cdphp $7 116%
Emblemhealth $7 116%
Fidelis $7 - $30 116%
Humana $7 116%
Martins Point $7 116%
Mvp $7 - $30 116%
Nascentia $7 116%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $13 116%
Mycompass $8 - $14 133%
Wellcare $8 - $16 133%
Healthfirst Health Plan $13 - $15 216%
Molina $13 - $30 216%
Emblem Health $17 283%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals