CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 10.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $61 (1015%)
Insurance Median: $66 (1098%)
Cash: $61 (1015% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (1098% 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 1098% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 998%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $6 - $402 100%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $6 100%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Moda Mcr Adv $6 100%
Molina Mcr Adv $6 100%
Tricare $6 100%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $6 100%
Molina - All Other Plans $7 116%
Pacific Source - All Plans $8 133%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $11 183%
Norocor - All Plans $63 1048%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $66 1098%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $66 1098%
Molina Mcaid $66 1098%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $120 1098%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $83 1381%
Healthscape - All Plans $101 1681%
First Health - All Plans $112 1864%
Coventry - All Plans $114 1897%
Aetna $116 1930%
Cigna $119 1980%
First Choice - All Plans $120 1997%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $120 1997%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $120 1997%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $120 1997%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $122 2030%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $136 2263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals