CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $398
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Doctors Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $398. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$398

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: $398 (2920%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $398 (2920% 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
Aetna $12 - $220 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $15 88%
Humana $12 - $14 88%
Health Net $13 95%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $72 103%
Caresource $14 103%
Clover $14 103%
Coventry $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Eon Health $14 103%
Friday Health $14 103%
Georgia Assurance $14 103%
Healthspring $14 103%
Regency Hospice $14 103%
Shared Health $14 103%
St Joseph Hospice $14 103%
United $14 - $179 103%
Wellcare $14 - $80 103%
Health One Alliance $16 117%
Qtc Medical Group $16 117%
Ambetter / Centene $18 132%
Blue Choice $18 132%
Dept Of Community Health $20 147%
Amerigroup $57 418%
Nhc Advantage $76 558%
Pruitt Health $76 558%
Peach State $80 587%
Centurion $110 807%
Americas 1St Choice $112 822%
Medcost $200 - $254 1467%
Kaiser Permanente $218 1599%
Multiplan $239 - $358 1753%
Performax $271 1988%
First Health $299 2194%
Employer'S Health Network $319 2340%
Novanet $358 2627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals