CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hopsital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hopsital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3351 Northside Dr, Macon, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $21 (154%)

Insurance Median: $27 (198%)

Cash: $21 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (198% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $49	59%
Ambetter / Centene	$13 - $21	95%
Aetna	$14 - $37	103%
Alliant	$14 - $16	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $17	103%
Care Source	$14	103%
Clover	$14	103%
Eon Health	$14	103%
Georgia Health Advantage	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $35	103%
Pruitt Health	$14	103%
Securehealth	$15 - $34	110%
Cigna	$18 - $37	132%
Kaiser	$20 - $49	147%
Multiplan	$27 - $34	198%
Ibg	$30 - $34	220%
Novanet	$34	249%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$36	264%
Beechstreet	$39	286%

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 $21.
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 Navicent Rehabilitation Hopsital 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.