Partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting test) in Ottumwa, IA: hospital prices
One hospital in the Ottumwa, IA metro area prices CPT 85730 in its files, but fewer than three list a cash price, so we show the rows without a ranking.
One hospital in the Ottumwa, IA metro area lists partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting test) (CPT 85730) in its price file, but only as a list price or negotiated insurer rates, not as a cash price. Hospitals must publish a discounted cash price for every shoppable service; where it is missing you can still ask for one by phone.
Sorted by cash price
Hospital facility fee onlyWhat's in the price
The hospital facility fee for CPT 85730. The doctor, anesthesia and lab work usually bill separately.
Cash vs. insured
Cash is what you pay without insurance. With insurance you pay a share of the negotiated rate, which can be higher than cash. You may ask for the cash price.
What to say on the phone
"I'd like the self-pay price for CPT 85730, in writing, and whether it covers facility, physician and anesthesia."
About partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting test)
CPT 85730 is a partial thromboplastin time (PTT or aPTT), a clotting test that checks a different part of the clotting cascade from prothrombin time. It is used to monitor heparin, to investigate unexplained bleeding or bruising, and before surgery. One blood draw.
What the price covers
The laboratory analysis only. The blood draw is a separate small charge. It is often ordered together with prothrombin time (85610); the two are separate codes and separate prices.
Why prices vary
The test runs on automated coagulation analyzers and costs a laboratory a few dollars. Hospital list prices range from under $10 to over $150 for the same result. Independent laboratories are typically far cheaper.
Questions to ask
- What is the self-pay price for 85730, and is PT (85610) also being billed?
- Is the blood draw extra?
- Can the sample be sent to an outside laboratory?