CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $85
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 14.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

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: $85 (1414%)
Insurance Median: $87 (1448%)
Cash: $85 (1414% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (1448% 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 1448% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1348%). 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
Amerihealth $15 250%
Bchp $15 250%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $88 250%
Caresource $15 - $44 250%
Humana $15 - $89 250%
Molina $15 250%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $89 250%
Mmo $81 1348%
Aetna $85 - $89 1414%
Ohg $85 1414%
Ohio Ppo Connect $86 - $87 1431%
Osu $86 - $87 1431%
Ohc $87 1448%
Ahpo $88 1464%
Cigna $88 1464%
Front Path Health Coalition $88 1464%
Unicare $89 1481%
The Health Plan $90 1498%
Emerald Health $92 1531%
First Health $92 1531%
Phcs $92 1531%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens