CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: West Penn Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at West Penn Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $39 (649%)
Insurance Median: $6 (100%)
Cash: $39 (649% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (100% 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.

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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
Highmark $3 - $11 50%
Cigna $5 - $6 83%
Aetna $6 - $20 100%
American Health Plans $6 100%
Amerihealth $6 - $8 100%
Highmark Wholecare $6 - $10 100%
Humana $6 100%
Life Pittsburgh $6 100%
Martin'S Point $6 - $20 100%
Medical Mutual $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $12 100%
Molina $7 116%
Jefferson Health Plans $8 133%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center $8 133%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $11 183%
Geisinger $12 200%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals