CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $7 (116%)
Insurance Median: $6 (100%)
Cash: $7 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (100% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $13 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 83%
Superior_Mcd $5 83%
Aetna $6 100%
Ambetter / Centene $6 100%
Edhp $6 100%
Humana $6 - $27 100%
Mcr_United $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
Sendero $6 100%
Triwest $6 100%
Wellcare $6 100%
United_Healthcare $7 116%
90_Degree_Benefits $9 150%
Cigna $9 150%
Scott_And_White $10 166%
Multiplan $27 449%
Beech_Street $29 483%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals