CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $227
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Memorial Satilla Health is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $227. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$227

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $227 (1665%)
Insurance Median: $16 (117%)
Cash: $227 (1665% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (117% 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.

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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 $12 - $140 88%
Humana $12 - $14 88%
Ambetter / Centene $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $16 103%
Caresource $14 103%
Clover $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Eon Health $14 103%
Friday Health $14 103%
Georgia Assurance $14 103%
Healthspring $14 103%
Shared Health $14 103%
United $14 - $114 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
Wellcare $14 - $51 103%
Health One Alliance $16 117%
Amerigroup $27 - $34 198%
Nhc Advantage $38 - $48 279%
Pruitt Health $38 - $48 279%
Peach State $40 - $51 293%
Centurion $55 - $70 404%
Value Option $100 - $127 734%
Multiplan $134 - $171 983%
Cigna $159 - $203 1167%
Novanet $179 - $229 1313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals