CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $67
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $67. 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 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$67

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: $67 (492%)

Cash: $86 (631% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $67 (492% 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 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $86	44%
Caresource	$11 - $14	81%
Amerihealth	$12	88%
Buckeye	$12 - $14	88%
Molina	$12	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $86	88%
Aetna	$14 - $83	103%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$14 - $55	103%
Paramount	$14 - $86	103%
Perennial Advantage	$14	103%
Sidecar	$14 - $66	103%
Summacare	$14 - $84	103%
Valor Health	$14	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Zing Health	$14	103%
Health Ohio Network	$66	484%
Tricare	$71 - $76	521%
Cigna	$76	558%
Claimsdoc	$76	558%
First Health	$86	631%
Healthscope	$86	631%
Multiplan	$86	631%
Ohio Health Choice	$86	631%
Emerald Health	$92	675%

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 $86.
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 Fisher-Titus Hospital 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.