CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: St Peter's Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $111
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at St Peter's Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $111 (814%)
Insurance Median: $44 (323%)
Cash: $111 (814% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (323% 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 323% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 223%). 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 - $63 95%
Aetna $14 - $44 103%
Albany County Correctional Facility $14 103%
Eddy Seniorcare Pace $14 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 - $170 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $170 103%
Nascentia Health Options $14 103%
Secure Horizons Ma Pffs $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $170 103%
Hudson Headwaters Pace $15 110%
Mvp $15 110%
Nascentia Health Plus $15 110%
Fidelis Care $25 183%
Wellpath $31 227%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $34 249%
Bcn Domestic $35 257%
Blue Care Network $35 257%
Unicare $35 257%
1199 National Benefit Fund $44 323%
Allied Benefit Systems $44 323%
Asr Health Benefits $44 323%
Christian Brother Services $44 323%
Geha $44 323%
Lucent Health $44 323%
Luminare Health $44 323%
Medical Mutual $44 323%
Meritain $44 323%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $44 323%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $50 - $63 367%
Blue Shield - Ca $63 462%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $63 462%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $63 462%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $63 462%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $63 462%
Allegiance $76 558%
American Postal Workers Secondary $76 558%
Cigna $76 558%
Diversified Administrators $76 558%
Health Partners $76 558%
Priority Health $76 558%
Tufts Health Plan $76 558%
Webtpa $76 558%
Emblem Health $85 624%
Nova $85 624%
Carelon Behavioral Health $128 939%
Galaxy Health Network $136 998%
Health Republic $144 1056%
Independent Health $144 1056%
Magnacare $144 1056%
Health New England $153 1123%
Multiplan $153 1123%
Phcs $153 1123%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals