CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 13.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W First St Post Office Box 489, Webster, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $86 (1431%)

Insurance Median: $79 (1314%)

Cash: $86 (1431% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (1314% 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 1314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1214%). 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

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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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$34	566%
Aetna	$36 - $93	599%
Health Partners	$36 - $80	599%
Medicare (plans)	$36	599%
Ucare	$36 - $94	599%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $89	599%
Wellmark Sd	$36	599%
Primewest	$37	616%
Sanford Health Plan	$59 - $79	982%
Security Health Plan	$59	982%
Medica	$88 - $94	1464%
Wellmark	$92 - $93	1531%
First Choice Health Network	$96	1597%
Healthez	$96	1597%
Multiplan	$96	1597%

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 $86.
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 Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah 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.