CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $265
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Trident Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $265 (1944%)
Insurance Median: $20 (147%)
Cash: $265 (1944% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (147% 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 - $199 88%
Absolute Total Care $14 - $48 103%
Advantage Hospice $14 103%
Aetna $14 - $36 103%
Agape Hospice $14 103%
Arcadian $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $252 103%
Boldage Pace $14 103%
Clover $14 103%
Companion $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Eon Health $14 103%
Molina $14 - $41 103%
Odyssey Hospice $14 103%
United $14 - $119 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Cigna $15 110%
Universal Healthcare Group $16 117%
Blue Choice $18 132%
Corvel Corporation $19 139%
Employer'S Health Network $19 139%
Prime Health $19 - $225 139%
Heritage Summit $20 147%
Blue Choice Health Plan $24 176%
Seven Corners $24 176%
Select Health $26 191%
Naphcare $29 213%
Nhc Advantage $50 367%
Pruitt Health $50 367%
Sc State Employees $54 396%
Medcost $101 - $149 741%
Employers Health Network $119 873%
Occunet $132 968%
Vocational Rehab $143 1049%
First Health $193 1416%
Mhnet $199 1460%
Evernorth $212 1555%
Multiplan $225 1651%
Novanet $238 1746%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals