CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $90
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Erlanger Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $90 (1498%)
Insurance Median: $8 (133%)
Cash: $90 (1498% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (133% 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
Humana $2 - $11 33%
Amerigroup $3 - $8 50%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $9 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $136 83%
Bluecard - Network P $5 - $17 83%
Bluecard - Network S $5 - $17 83%
Aetna $6 - $83 100%
Alexian $6 - $12 100%
American Health $6 100%
Bluecare $6 - $34 100%
Caresource $6 - $12 100%
Cigna $6 - $76 100%
Clover $6 100%
Devoted Health $6 - $9 100%
Nhc $6 100%
Upmc $6 100%
Wellpoint $6 100%
Atrio Health $7 - $11 116%
Ambetter / Centene $8 133%
Caresource Ga $9 - $16 150%
Caresource Nc $9 - $16 150%
Caresource Tn $9 - $16 150%
Point Comfort Underwriters $11 183%
Pruitthealth Premier $13 216%
Pnoa $15 250%
Olympus $94 - $128 1564%
Alliant $128 2130%
First Health $136 - $144 2263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals