CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $314
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $314. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$314

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $314 (2304%)
Insurance Median: $22 (161%)
Cash: $314 (2304% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (161% 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 $14 - $140 103%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $46 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $251 103%
Cigna $14 - $186 103%
Clear Spring Health $14 103%
Clover $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Kaiser $14 - $238 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $226 103%
Vaccn $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Usp Naphcare $15 - $188 110%
Amerigroup $17 - $51 125%
Caresource $17 - $47 125%
Peach State $17 - $47 125%
Oscar Health $19 - $204 139%
Multiplan $242 1775%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals