CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $155
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 3.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $155 (2579%)
Insurance Median: $21 (349%)
Cash: $155 (2579% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (349% 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 349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 249%). 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
Chc $5 83%
Tchp $5 83%
United $5 - $16 83%
Wellpoint $5 - $9 83%
Aetna $6 - $345 100%
Amerivantage $6 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $31 100%
Cigna $6 - $356 100%
Devoted $6 100%
Humana $6 100%
Kelsey $6 100%
Scanhealth $6 100%
Ambetter / Centene $9 150%
Community Health Choice $9 150%
Bright Health $10 166%
Coventry $244 - $330 4060%
First Health $244 - $330 4060%
Healthsmart $263 - $356 4376%
Multiplan $282 - $381 4692%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals