CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 5.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $41 (682%)
Insurance Median: $36 (599%)
Cash: $41 (682% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (599% 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 599% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 499%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $43 50%
Aetna $6 - $41 100%
Amerihealth $6 100%
Buckeye $6 100%
Caresource $6 100%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $6 - $27 100%
Molina $6 100%
Paramount $6 - $42 100%
Perennial Advantage $6 100%
Sidecar $6 - $33 100%
Summacare $6 - $41 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $43 100%
Valor Health $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Zing Health $6 100%
Health Ohio Network $31 - $33 516%
Tricare $33 - $38 549%
Cigna $35 - $38 582%
Claimsdoc $35 - $38 582%
First Health $40 - $42 666%
Healthscope $40 - $43 666%
Multiplan $40 - $42 666%
Ohio Health Choice $40 - $42 666%
Emerald Health $43 - $46 715%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals