CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Adventist Health Tillamook is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $58 (426%)

Insurance Median: $71 (521%)

Cash: $58 (426% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (521% 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 521% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 421%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $130	198%
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $70	198%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$27 - $70	198%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$28 - $71	205%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$28 - $73	205%
Devoted Health	$29 - $76	213%
Aetna	$30 - $139	220%
Lifewise - All Plans	$52 - $134	382%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$55 - $140	404%
Cigna	$55 - $142	404%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$55 - $140	404%
Health Net - All Plans	$55 - $140	404%
Phcs Preferred - All Plans	$55 - $142	404%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $142	404%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$56 - $145	411%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$56 - $143	411%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$57 - $146	418%
Workers Comp	$58 - $149	426%

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 $58.
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 Adventist Health Tillamook 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.