CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $93
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Unitypoint Health - Meriter is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 4.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 S Park St, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $93 (1547%)

Insurance Median: $27 (449%)

Cash: $93 (1547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (449% 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 449% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 349%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $48	67%
Aspirus	$6 - $70	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $110	100%
Humana	$6	100%
Illinicare	$6	100%
Meridiancare	$6	100%
Prevea 360	$6 - $99	100%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$6 - $67	100%
Health Partners Open Network	$9 - $42	150%
Cigna	$20 - $35	333%
Security Health Plan	$22 - $36	366%
Mercy Care	$26 - $39	433%
Medical Associates Health Plan	$27 - $42	449%
Quartz	$36	599%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $93.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 85730.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Unitypoint Health - Meriter is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 85730.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.