CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Atrium Health Cleveland

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $127
  • Cash Discount Price: $157
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Atrium Health Cleveland is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$127

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: $157 (1152%)
Insurance Median: $127 (932%)
Cash: $157 (1152% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $127 (932% 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 932% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 832%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $13 - $128 95%
Aetna $14 - $241 103%
Choicecare $14 - $257 103%
Cigna $14 - $251 103%
Humana $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $167 103%
Alliance $17 - $52 125%
Amerihealth Caritas $17 - $44 125%
Carolina Complete Health $17 - $45 125%
Healthy Blue $17 - $45 125%
Partners $17 - $44 125%
Trillium $17 - $46 125%
Vaya $17 - $46 125%
Wellcare $17 - $45 125%
Medcost $31 - $208 227%
Ambetter / Centene $100 - $114 734%
Employers Health Network $139 - $166 1020%
Physician Reach Out $157 1152%
Magellan $188 1379%
Gmmi $204 1497%
Quik Trip $204 1497%
Carolina Behavioral Health $226 - $251 1658%
Healthgram $251 1842%
First Health $266 1952%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $266 1952%
Private Health Care Systems $282 2069%
Beechstreet $288 2113%
Multiplan $298 2186%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals