CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Fairfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Fairfield Medical Center is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $48 (352%)

Insurance Median: $43 (315%)

Cash: $48 (352% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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
Humana	$11 - $144	81%
Aetna	$13 - $100	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $26,250	95%
Buckeye Community Health	$13 - $21	95%
Medical Mutual	$13 - $33,500	95%
Medicare (plans)	$13	95%
Allied Benefit Systems	$14 - $106	103%
Caresource	$14 - $18	103%
Medigold	$14	103%
Meritain Health	$14 - $106	103%
Molina	$14 - $22	103%
Oscar	$14	103%
The Health Plan	$14 - $105	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $17	103%
Va Ccn	$14	103%
Valor Health Plan	$14	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17	125%
Amerihealth Caritas Ohio	$18	132%
Bwc	$19	139%
Quality Care Partners/Ohio Ppo Connect	$45 - $109	330%
The Ohio State Health Plan	$48 - $117	352%
Cigna	$51 - $125	374%
Ohio Healthy	$58 - $143	426%
Multiplan	$59 - $144	433%
Miscellaneous Plans	$62 - $152	455%

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 $48.
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 Fairfield 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.