CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $134
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at UPMC Hamot is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $134 (2230%)
Insurance Median: $23 (383%)
Cash: $134 (2230% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (383% 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 383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 283%). 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 - $156 100%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 - $12 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $56 100%
Cigna $6 - $89 100%
Fidelis $6 100%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $6 - $11 100%
Independent Health $6 100%
Pa Health & Wellness $6 - $13 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $9 100%
Upmc Health Plan $6 - $13 100%
Upmc Work Partners $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $8 133%
Geisinger $10 166%
Univera $33 - $98 549%
Intergroup $145 - $178 2413%
Multiplan $156 - $178 2596%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals