CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 85730
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $69
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Upland Hills Health is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 6.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $69 (1148%)

Insurance Median: $40 (666%)

Cash: $69 (1148% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (666% 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 666% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 566%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

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 (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$3 - $36	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $5	50%
Ghc Of Eau Claire	$5	83%
Ghc Of Sc Wi	$5 - $87	83%
Mhs	$5 - $36	83%
Humana	$36 - $115	599%
Icare	$36	599%
Medical Associates	$36 - $96	599%
Security Health Plan	$36	599%
Dean Health Plan	$40	666%
Quartz	$49	815%
Alliance	$72	1198%
Wps	$78 - $80	1298%
Cigna	$95 - $107	1581%
Multiplan	$112	1864%

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 $69.
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 Upland Hills Health 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.