CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Elizabethtown Community Hospital is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 15.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $160 (2662%)

Insurance Median: $93 (1547%)

Cash: $160 (2662% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (1547% 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 1547% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1447%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$4 - $132	67%
Humana	$6	100%
Aetna	$61 - $104	1015%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $120	1015%
Choicecare	$61 - $128	1015%
Fidelis Care	$61	1015%
Martins Point	$61	1015%
Mvp	$61 - $125	1015%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $147	1015%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$61	1015%
Wellpath	$91	1514%
Emblem Health	$128	2130%
Harvard Pilgrim	$128	2130%
Magnacare	$128	2130%
Highmark Blueshield	$130	2163%
Coventry	$136	2263%
Multiplan	$144	2396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $160.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85730.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Elizabethtown Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85730.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.