CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Community Hospital of Staunton

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Community Hospital of Staunton is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N Caldwell St, Staunton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $89 (653%)

Insurance Median: $133 (976%)

Cash: $89 (653% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (976% 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 976% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 876%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$13 - $53	95%
Tricare	$13 - $51	95%
Clear Spring Health Ma	$14 - $54	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$20 - $177	147%
Self Pay	$89	653%
UnitedHealthcare	$96 - $177	704%
Cigna	$114	836%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$133 - $177	976%
Healthlink	$133 - $151	976%
Health Alliance Commercial	$142 - $177	1042%
Aetna	$144 - $177	1056%
Multiplan/Phcs	$151	1108%
Beech Street	$161	1181%

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 $89.
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 Community Hospital of Staunton 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.