CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $16. 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 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $16 (266%)
Cash: $7 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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
Fidelis $5 - $175 83%
Healthplus $5 - $175 83%
Centerlight $6 100%
Ghi $6 - $39 100%
Healthfirst $6 - $175 100%
Hip $6 - $94 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Oxford $7 116%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $175 116%
Metroplus $8 - $175 133%
1199 $9 150%
Hamaspik $9 150%
Cigna $13 216%
Aetna $15 - $62 250%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $20 266%
Magnacare $31 - $61 516%
Medicaid / KanCare $34 - $78 566%
Somos $36 - $105 599%
Multiplan $49 815%
Amida $83 - $86 1381%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals