CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $48. 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 7.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $48 (799%)

Ins. Median: $48 (799% 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 799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 699%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texaschildrens	$5 - $37	83%
Medicare (plans)	$25 - $37	416%
Vacare	$25 - $37	416%
Memorialhermannhealth	$36 - $64	599%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $61	649%
Cigna	$39 - $64	649%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $64	649%
Aetna	$40 - $64	666%
Humana	$41 - $65	682%
Ontarioministriesofhealth	$41 - $63	682%
Beijingst.Lucia	$42 - $64	699%
Embassyofqatar	$42 - $64	699%
Emergingtherapysolutions	$42 - $68	699%
Interlink	$42 - $72	699%
Tricare	$42 - $64	699%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare	$45 - $68	749%
Interlink_Cancercare	$45 - $68	749%
Saudiarmedforces	$45 - $68	749%
Uae_Medical	$45 - $68	749%
Uaepoliceattache	$45 - $68	749%
Healthsmart	$48 - $72	799%
Multiplan	$48 - $73	799%
Phcs	$48 - $73	799%
Vantage	$48 - $72	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 University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 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.