CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $19 (316%)
Insurance Median: $9 (150%)
Cash: $19 (316% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (150% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $21 83%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 83%
Aetna $6 - $10 100%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $19 100%
Cigna $6 - $11 100%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $6 100%
Globalhealth [1003] $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Procare Advantage [7018] $6 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $6 100%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $6 100%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $6 100%
Wellcare [7016] $6 100%
Coralvita [9216] $7 116%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $8 133%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $8 133%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $8 133%
Molina [3017] $9 150%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $9 150%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $10 166%
Allied National [2031] $10 166%
Ambetter / Centene $10 166%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $10 166%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $10 166%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $10 166%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $11 183%
Web Tpa [3049] $11 183%
Department Of Labor [8004] $12 200%
Evry Health [1013] $12 200%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $12 200%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $12 200%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $12 200%
Sana Benefits [3069] $12 200%
Velocity [3070] $12 200%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $15 250%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $15 250%
Dart Member Care [3039] $16 266%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $16 266%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $16 266%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals