CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Ascension Genesys Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Ascension Genesys Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Genesys Parkway, Grand Blanc, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

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: $30 (220%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $30 (220% 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.

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
Genesee Health Plan $8 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 59%
Hap Php $11 81%
Smart Health $11 81%
Aetna $13 95%
Bcn Jvhl (M16) $13 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 95%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Veteran'S Choice $14 103%
Cigna $18 132%
Cofinity $19 139%
Consumers Mutual $19 139%
Priority Health $20 147%
Hap Hmo $29 213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Genesys Parkway, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals