CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $122
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789, Thomasville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $122 (895%)

Insurance Median: $132 (968%)

Cash: $122 (895% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (968% 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 968% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 868%). 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
Aetna	$14 - $162	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $146	103%
Cigna	$14 - $124	103%
Humana	$14 - $158	103%
Liberty Health	$14	103%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $137	103%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$27 - $37	198%
Carolina Complete	$37	271%
Amerihealth	$38	279%
Wellcare	$38	279%
Caresource North Carolina	$81	594%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$115	844%
Plotkin Health	$122	895%
Amps	$132	968%
Medcost	$173 - $191	1269%
Primary Physician Care	$179	1313%
Multiplan	$183	1343%
Phcs	$183	1343%
Employers Choice Network	$197	1445%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$197	1445%

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 $122.
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 Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center 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.