CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Blount Memorial Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $49 (360%)

Insurance Median: $26 (191%)

Cash: $49 (360% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (191% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$5 - $18	37%
Golden Rule Insurance Company [2991]	$8	59%
Oxford Health Plans [2992]	$8	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $17	59%
Cigna	$11 - $18	81%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$11	81%
Tricare	$12	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $70	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$21	154%
Consociate Health Contracted [4835]	$30	220%
Fairos/Occunet Contracted [4837]	$31	227%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$36	264%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$36	264%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$55 - $94	404%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$63	462%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$94	690%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$110	807%
Medcost [2940]	$116 - $130	851%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$118	866%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$126	924%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$140	1027%
Aetna	$141	1034%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$141	1034%
Nippon [2300]	$141	1034%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$141	1034%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$146	1071%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$146	1071%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$146	1071%

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 $49.
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 Blount Memorial Hospital 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.