CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $73
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Memorial Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 8.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $73 (1215%)
Insurance Median: $50 (832%)
Cash: $73 (1215% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (832% 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 832% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 732%). 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
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $29 483%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $31 483%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $29 483%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $29 483%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $29 483%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $29 483%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $29 483%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $29 483%
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $83 483%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $29 483%
Universal American Snp $31 516%
Ambetter / Centene $35 582%
Amerigroup Chip $50 832%
Amerigroup Star $50 832%
Amerigroup Star Kids $50 832%
Amerigroup Star Plus $50 832%
Comm Health Chip $50 832%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $50 832%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $50 832%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $50 832%
Superior Chip/Star $50 832%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $50 832%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $52 865%
Comm Health Star $52 865%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $73 1215%
Cigna $78 1298%
Aetna $83 1381%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $83 1381%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $83 1381%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $83 1381%
Humana $83 1381%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $88 1464%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $88 1464%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $88 1464%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $88 1464%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $88 1464%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $88 1464%
Usa Mso - All Plans $88 1464%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals