CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $93
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 13.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $93 (682%)

Insurance Median: $182 (1335%)

Cash: $93 (682% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (1335% 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 1335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1235%). 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
Bc Mcr Adv	$14	103%
Summacare Mcr Adv	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $261	103%
The Health Plan - All Plans	$27	198%
Aultcare - All Plans	$40	293%
Health Oh Network - All Plans	$74	543%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans	$74	543%
Med Mutual Nas	$77	565%
Multiplan - All Plans	$82	602%
Healthsmart - All Plans	$105	770%
Bc Pathway	$155	1137%
Cigna	$209	1533%
Bc Ohi/Ohii	$213	1563%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans	$229	1680%
Med Mutual Medflex	$232	1702%
Bc Blue Access	$237	1739%
Bc Preferred	$237	1739%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans	$237	1739%
Med Mutual Aca	$264	1937%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans	$290	2128%
Aetna	$294	2157%

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 $93.
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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic 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.