CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $154
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Laredo Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $154 (2562%)
Insurance Median: $12 (200%)
Cash: $154 (2562% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (200% 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
Amerigroup $5 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $114 83%
Cigna $5 - $334 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $10 83%
Molina $5 - $10 83%
Superior $5 - $11 83%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $149 83%
Aetna $6 - $303 100%
American Health $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $6 100%
Node Champva $6 100%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $6 100%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $6 100%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $6 100%
Node Va $6 100%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $6 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $6 100%
Tricare $6 100%
Triwest $6 100%
Veterans Eval Services $6 100%
Industrial Rehab $7 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $8 133%
Node Molina Health Exchange $10 166%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $11 183%
Health Smart $11 - $366 183%
Node Brookshire Brothers $11 183%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $11 183%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $12 200%
Tx Work Comp $12 200%
Imo Work Comp $14 233%
Node Naphcare $14 233%
Self Pay $37 - $68 616%
Lonestar Athletic $100 1664%
Tx Workforce Commission $172 2862%
Mutual Of Omaha $339 - $496 5641%
Multiplan Primary $392 6522%
Medical Control $433 7205%
Accountable Health Plans $444 - $470 7388%
Health Headquarters $444 7388%
Multiplan $454 7554%
Nha $460 7654%
Galaxy Health Network $462 7687%
Cchn $470 7820%
Nppn Plan Vista $470 7820%
Ppo Next $470 7820%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals