CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: UPMC Hanover

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at UPMC Hanover is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $68 (499%)
Insurance Median: $22 (161%)
Cash: $68 (499% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (161% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $12 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $77 95%
Aetna $14 103%
Cigna $14 - $35 103%
Geisinger $14 - $82 103%
Humana $14 103%
Upmc Work Partners $14 103%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $15 110%
Pa Health & Wellness $15 - $20 110%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $27 110%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $16 117%
Upmc Health Plan $16 - $80 117%
Keystone Autism Services $22 161%
Keystone Health Plan $22 - $77 161%
Prime Net $28 - $36 205%
Carefirst $97 712%
Multiplan $97 712%
Wellspan Population Health $99 726%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals