CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $42
  • Cash Discount Price: $524
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at North Austin Medical Center is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $524. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 6.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$524

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$42

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: $524 (8719%)
Insurance Median: $42 (699%)
Cash: $524 (8719% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $42 (699% 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 699% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 599%). 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
Superior Health Plan $4 - $146 67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $253 83%
St David’S Hospice $5 - $6 83%
United $5 - $386 83%
Aetna $6 - $52 100%
American Health Plan Of Texas $6 100%
Cigna $6 - $17 100%
Devoted Health $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Molina Healthcare $6 - $7 100%
Odyssey Hospice $6 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $6 100%
Pyramid Life $6 100%
Sendero $6 - $10 100%
Shared Health $6 100%
Texas Independent Health Plan $6 100%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $386 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
Wellmed $6 100%
Imperial Insurance $7 116%
Triwest Health Alliance $7 116%
Universal Health $7 116%
Amerigroup $8 133%
Austin Fc $8 133%
Naphcare $9 150%
Seven Corners $9 150%
Corvel Corporation $12 200%
Oscar $17 - $18 283%
Moda $21 - $202 349%
Covenant Management Systems $26 - $247 433%
Healthcare Highways $26 - $257 433%
Imo Med - Select Network $27 - $257 449%
Nomi Health $29 - $317 483%
Moda Health $32 - $317 532%
Evry Health $33 - $316 549%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $33 - $317 549%
Texas Workforce Commission $35 - $335 582%
Harbor Health Team $36 - $343 599%
Averde Health $40 - $386 666%
Comanche County $45 - $429 749%
National Choicecare $45 - $429 749%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $50 - $686 832%
Independent Medical Systems $50 - $472 832%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $50 - $472 832%
Prime Health $54 - $515 899%
First Health $56 - $609 932%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $58 - $558 965%
National Health Care $58 - $558 965%
Texas Municipal League $63 - $601 1048%
Medcorp Southwest $68 - $644 1131%
Rockport Healthcare Group $72 - $772 1198%
Bce Emergis Corporation $81 - $772 1348%
Beech Street $81 - $772 1348%
Medical Control Network Solutions $81 - $772 1348%
Multiplan $81 - $772 1348%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals