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Clot Retraction Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 85170

A laboratory test that lets a blood sample clot and then observes how well the clot shrinks and tightens over the following hours. Poor shrinkage points to a problem with platelets, the small blood cells that build a clot and pull it closed.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7 · 10th–90th $2$150%10%20%10th90th$7Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $7$200%20%10th90th$12$1.0$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.95
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.71
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$14.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$28.18
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$12.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.26
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$10.72
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$24.55