CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Clarion Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $35 (257%)
Insurance Median: $21 (154%)
Cash: $35 (257% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (154% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $12 88%
Upmc $12 - $53 88%
Amerihealth $13 - $14 95%
Highmark $13 - $23 95%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $13 - $22 95%
Tricare $13 95%
Aetna $14 - $55 103%
Cigna $14 - $31 103%
Devoted Health Plan $14 - $25 103%
Geisinger $14 - $15 103%
Highmark Community Blue $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
The Health Plan $14 - $32 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 103%
American Health Plan $15 110%
Gateway $15 - $23 110%
Jefferson Health Plan $15 110%
Pa Health & Wellness $15 110%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $21 - $31 154%
Peak Health $32 - $43 235%
Devon $46 337%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals