CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $221
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $221 (1621%)
Insurance Median: $18 (132%)
Cash: $221 (1621% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (132% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $18 73%
Aetna $12 - $163 88%
Humana $12 - $14 88%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $53 103%
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%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $14 103%
United $14 - $133 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Health One Alliance $16 117%
Blue Choice $18 132%
Ambetter / Centene $20 147%
Seven Corners $23 169%
Nhc Advantage $28 - $56 205%
Peach State $29 - $59 213%
Memorial Health Plan $32 - $133 235%
Amerigroup $36 - $73 264%
Centurion $40 - $82 293%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $58 - $118 426%
Cigna $117 - $237 858%
Novanet $131 - $266 961%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals