CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $36 (264%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $36 (264% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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 $4 - $213 29%
Humana $5 - $106 37%
Self Pay 50 $5 - $106 37%
Va Contract $8 - $10 59%
Aetna $9 - $184 66%
Cigna $9 - $194 66%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $9 - $192 66%
Self Pay $9 - $192 66%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $180 66%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $10 - $20 73%
Clover Health $10 - $14 73%
Health One Alliance $10 - $20 73%
Hospice $10 - $13 73%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $13 73%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $10 - $213 73%
Peach State Health Plan $10 73%
Tricare $10 - $12 73%
Wellcare $10 - $20 73%
Zelis Network Solutions $10 - $27 73%
Pruitt Health Premier $11 - $15 81%
Amerigroup $19 139%
Medicaid / KanCare $19 139%
Peachstate $20 147%
Caresource $21 154%
Ga Workers Comp $23 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals