CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Christ Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

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: $98 (719%)
Insurance Median: $17 (125%)
Cash: $98 (719% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $163 51%
Aetna $14 - $163 103%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $14 103%
Caresource [2031] $14 - $163 103%
Cigna $14 - $163 103%
Geha [2168] $14 103%
Golden Rule [2161] $14 103%
Humana $14 - $163 103%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $14 103%
Medben [2222] $14 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 - $163 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $14 103%
Meridian [2185] $14 103%
Perennial [4200] $14 103%
United Medical Resources [2104] $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $163 103%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $14 103%
Ambetter / Centene $17 125%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $17 - $163 125%
Allied Benefits [2163] $22 161%
First Health [2041] $22 161%
Medical Mutual [2054] $22 161%
Meritain Health [2224] $22 161%
Western And Southern [2076] $22 161%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $28 205%
Poppins Health [2299] $34 249%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $78 572%
Nalc [2178] $87 638%
Priority Health [2225] $87 638%
Life Synch [2080] $98 719%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $119 873%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $163 1196%
Bccp [3079] $163 1196%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $163 1196%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $163 1196%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $163 1196%
Suburban Health [2408] $163 1196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals