CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Surgical Institute of Reading

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Surgical Institute of Reading is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2752 Century Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $20 (147%)

Insurance Median: $94 (690%)

Cash: $20 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (690% 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 690% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 590%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Unison	$12	88%
United	$12	88%
Highmark	$19	139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20	147%
Bhp	$58	426%
Devon	$94	690%
Aetna	$106 - $129	778%
First Health	$106	778%
Tricare	$109	800%
Cigna	$7,301	53566%

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 $20.
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 Surgical Institute of Reading 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.