CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $164
Cash Discount Price: $125
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 12.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$164

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: $125 (917%)

Insurance Median: $164 (1203%)

Cash: $125 (917% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $164 (1203% 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 1203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1103%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $96	103%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$14 - $77	103%
Managed Health Services	$14	103%
Mdwise	$14	103%
Aetna	$67 - $180	492%
Humana	$67 - $180	492%
UnitedHealthcare	$67 - $164	492%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$81	594%
Centivo	$113	829%
Lucent	$113	829%
Phcs	$156	1145%
Php	$158	1159%
Sagamore Health Network	$161	1181%
Signature Care	$173 - $183	1269%
Three Rivers Preferred	$177	1299%
Cigna	$180	1321%
Coventry	$183	1343%
Lutheran Preferred	$187	1372%
Encore	$192	1409%
Frontpath	$192	1409%
Corvel	$194	1423%

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 $125.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.