CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at St Jude Childrens Research Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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%)

Insurance Median: $18 (300%)

Ins. Median: $18 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $35	67%
Home State Health	$5	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5 - $6	83%
Healthcare Connections La	$6	100%
Healthy Blue	$6	100%
Health Choice - Ok	$8	133%
Molina Marketplace Of Ms	$8	133%
Empower	$9	150%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $20	216%
Tenncare Select Hmo	$14	233%
Vantage	$29 - $32	483%
Humana	$31	516%
Aetna	$36	599%
Private Health Care Systems	$38	632%
Ms Physicians Care Network	$41	682%
Baptist Health	$43	715%
Cigna	$43	715%
First Health Ccn	$43	715%
Health Choice	$43	715%
Health Link Mississippi	$43	715%
Healthscope Benefits Inc	$43	715%
Tricare	$48	799%

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 $X.
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 St Jude Childrens Research Hospital 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.