CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $56 (932%)
Insurance Median: $26 (433%)
Cash: $56 (932% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Aetna $6 - $53 100%
Geisinger Health Plan $6 - $17 100%
Humana $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Prison Health Services $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $31 116%
Geisinger Family Plan $8 133%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 133%
Amerihealth $9 150%
Health Partners $9 150%
Upmc Chip $9 150%
Upmc For You $9 150%
Ambetter / Centene $20 333%
UnitedHealthcare $38 632%
Cigna $40 666%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $45 749%
Healthnet $53 882%
Universal Managed Care $56 - $58 932%
Intergroup Services $72 - $81 1198%
Multiplan $76 1265%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals