CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $375
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Colleton Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $375 (2751%)
Insurance Median: $19 (139%)
Cash: $375 (2751% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (139% 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
Humana $12 - $351 88%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $70 103%
Aetna $14 - $226 103%
Arcadian $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $370 103%
Boldage Pace $14 103%
Clover $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Eon Health $14 103%
Molina $14 - $41 103%
Odyssey Hospice $14 103%
United $14 - $207 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Align Networks $15 110%
Cigna $15 - $252 110%
Universal Healthcare Group $16 117%
Blue Choice $18 132%
Corvel Corporation $19 139%
Employer'S Health Network $19 139%
Prime Health $19 - $332 139%
Heritage Summit $20 147%
Seven Corners $24 176%
Select Health $26 191%
Medical Development $29 213%
Naphcare $29 213%
Sc State Employees $54 - $61 396%
Blue Choice Health Plan $55 - $58 404%
Nhc Advantage $74 543%
Pruitt Health $74 543%
Employers Health Network $176 1291%
Value Option $195 1431%
Vocational Rehab $211 1548%
Medcost $220 - $285 1614%
Mhnet $292 2142%
Evernorth $312 2289%
Multiplan $332 2436%
North American Administrators $332 2436%
First Health $351 2575%
Novanet $351 2575%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals