CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $237
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $237. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 304 Turner McCall Boulevard, Rome, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$237

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $237 (1739%)

Insurance Median: $129 (946%)

Cash: $237 (1739% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (946% 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 946% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 846%). 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 - $322	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $356	103%
Caresource	$14 - $81	103%
Cigna	$14 - $284	103%
Clover	$14	103%
Georgia Assurance	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $308	103%
Occunet	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $356	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Peach State Health Plan	$17	125%
Alliant Health Plans	$20 - $190	147%
Ambetter / Centene	$20	147%
Amerigroup	$80	587%
Awc Networks	$92	675%
Oscar Health Plan	$92 - $166	675%
Beacon	$237	1739%
Evernorth	$237	1739%
Multiplan	$332	2436%
Beech Street	$370	2715%
Private Health Care Systems	$403	2957%

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 $237.
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 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center 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.