CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Hillsboro Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Hillsboro Medical Center is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 7.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 335 Se 8Th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $50 (832%)

Insurance Median: $46 (765%)

Cash: $50 (832% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (765% 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 765% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 665%). 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
Care Oregon	$5 - $91	83%
Intercommunity Health Network	$5 - $69	83%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$5 - $89	83%
Medicare (plans)	$5 - $105	83%
Pacific Source	$5 - $92	83%
Aetna	$6 - $96	100%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$6 - $89	100%
Humana	$6 - $94	100%
Providence Health Plan	$6 - $89	100%
Samaritan Health Plan	$6 - $89	100%
Trillium	$6 - $89	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $94	100%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon, Inc.	$7 - $89	116%
Moda	$7 - $98	116%
Cigna	$16	266%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19	316%
Tuality Health	$23 - $58	383%
First Choice	$29 - $71	483%
Coventry First Health	$31 - $76	516%
Molina Exchange	$36 - $89	599%

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 $50.
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 Hillsboro Medical Center 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.