CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Crouse Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $86 (631%)
Insurance Median: $17 (125%)
Cash: $86 (631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (125% 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.

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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
Brighton Healthplan $11 - $17 81%
Excellus $11 - $30 81%
Fidelis $11 - $24 81%
Healthfirst Health Plan $11 - $12 81%
Molina $11 - $24 81%
Mycompass $11 - $17 81%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $27 81%
Wellcare $11 - $17 81%
Aetna $17 - $29 125%
Cdphp $17 125%
Emblemhealth $17 125%
Humana $17 125%
Martins Point $17 125%
Mvp $17 - $35 125%
Nascentia $17 125%
Emblem Health $37 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals