CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Medina Regional Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 5.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $69 (1148%)
Insurance Median: $31 (516%)
Cash: $69 (1148% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (516% 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 516% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 416%). 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
Curative $10 - $46 166%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $58 300%
Superior Health Plan $19 - $30 316%
Community First Health Plan $23 - $77 383%
Amerivantage $25 416%
Aetna $27 - $46 449%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 449%
Cigna $31 516%
Blue Advantage $38 632%
Benefit Administrators $77 1281%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals