CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Ascension Seton Cedar Park is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $114 (1897%)
Insurance Median: $8 (133%)
Cash: $114 (1897% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (133% 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
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $7 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $28 83%
Dell Star $5 - $6 83%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 83%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $5 - $6 83%
Wellpoint Star Kids $5 83%
Wellpoint Star Plus $5 - $6 83%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $6 100%
Wellpoint Star $6 100%
Champva $7 - $8 116%
Humana $10 166%
Cigna $14 233%
Seton Performance Plus $15 250%
Aetna $16 - $45 266%
Covenant Health $33 549%
Superior Star $127 2113%
Superior Star Foster $127 2113%
Superior Star Kids $127 2113%
Superior Star Plus $127 2113%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $143 2379%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals