CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Harlingen Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $6 (100%)
Insurance Median: $7 (116%)
Cash: $6 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (116% 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 - $11 83%
Molina $5 - $11 83%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $10 83%
Aetna $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $19 100%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $6 100%
Cigna $6 - $10 100%
Humana $6 100%
Imperial Insurance Company $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Provider Partners Health Plan $6 100%
San Benito Medical Associates $6 100%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $6 - $10 100%
Tricare $6 100%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $7 100%
Veterans Evaluation Services $6 100%
Wellmed $6 100%
Workers Compensation $6 100%
Asserta Health $8 133%
Employer Direct Healthcare $8 133%
Friday Health Plan $8 133%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $8 133%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $8 133%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $9 150%
Naphcare $9 150%
Baker Benefits Administrators $12 200%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals