CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13.63

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.63 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $62 (455%)

Insurance Median: $89 (653%)

Cash: $62 (455% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (653% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.63 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 653% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 553%). 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
Aetna	$14 - $114	103%
Beechstreet	$14 - $97	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $17	103%
Cigna	$14 - $26	103%
Humana	$14 - $80	103%
Simpra	$14	103%
Viva	$14 - $32	103%
Novanet	$17	125%
Alabama Crime Victims	$56 - $57	411%
Mcm Maxcare	$89 - $91	653%
Mega Life	$89 - $91	653%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $91	653%
Coventry First Health	$94 - $97	690%
Geha	$94 - $97	690%
Multiplan	$94 - $97	690%
Workers Comp	$94 - $97	690%
Trpn	$100 - $103	734%

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 $62.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82728.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82728.
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.