CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Parkridge Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,279

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: $1,279 (9384%)
Insurance Median: $20 (147%)
Cash: $1,279 (9384% 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
Wellpoint $6 44%
Aetna $12 - $639 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $396 95%
American Health Advantage $14 103%
Amerigroup $14 - $194 103%
Bright Health $14 - $16 103%
Caresource $14 103%
Clover Insurance $14 103%
Devoted Health Plan $14 103%
Evergreen Hmo $14 103%
Healthspring $14 103%
Hearth Hospice $14 103%
Humana $14 - $831 103%
Sarah Cannon Research $14 103%
Signature Advantage $14 103%
United $14 - $575 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
Wellcare $14 - $256 103%
Zing $14 103%
Atrio Golden Times $15 110%
Health One Alliance $16 - $869 117%
Corvel Corporation $20 147%
Novanet $20 147%
Prime Health $20 - $1,125 147%
Cigna $24 - $1,023 176%
Ambetter / Centene $25 183%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $235 1724%
Apex Health $243 1783%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $243 1783%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $243 1783%
Peach State $256 1878%
Value Option $639 4688%
Magellan Behavioral Health $767 5627%
Multiplan $767 5627%
North Ga Health Services $831 6097%
Employers Health Network $895 6566%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $895 6566%
Mhnet $959 7036%
Compsych $1,023 7506%
Beech Street $1,125 8254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals