CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Warner Hospital and Health Services

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $121
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Warner Hospital and Health Services is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 422 W White St, Clinton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $121 (888%)

Insurance Median: $37 (271%)

Cash: $121 (888% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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

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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	$7 - $192	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $221	51%
Health Alliance Med Adv	$7 - $93	51%
Humana	$7 - $192	51%
Molina Mcr/Mcd Dual	$7 - $93	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $192	51%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$7 - $93	51%
City Of Clinton (Employees Serv)-All Plans	$13 - $181	95%
Healthlink Hmo	$13 - $176	95%
Caterpillar-All Plans	$14 - $192	103%
Cigna	$14 - $187	103%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$14 - $192	103%
Consociate Care Ppo-All Plans	$15 - $203	110%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$15 - $199	110%
Healthlink Ppo/Work Comp-All Other Plans	$15 - $199	110%
Hfn Ppo/Epo-All Plans	$15 - $203	110%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$16 - $215	117%
Harmony Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$37	271%
Medicaid / KanCare	$37	271%
Meridian Hp-All Plans	$37	271%
Molina-All Other Plans	$37	271%

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 $121.
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 Warner Hospital and Health Services 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.