CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $280
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $280. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$280

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $280 (2054%)
Insurance Median: $63 (462%)
Cash: $280 (2054% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (462% 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 462% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 362%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Triatlantic $12 88%
Health Net $13 95%
Aetna $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $64 103%
Cigna $14 - $49 103%
Clear Spring Health Plan $14 103%
Devoted $14 103%
Good Samaritan Hospice $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Sentara Health $14 103%
United $14 - $126 103%
United Mine Workers $14 103%
Virginia Premier Health $14 103%
Align Senior Care $15 110%
Pyramid Life $15 110%
Lifeworks $53 389%
Universal Healthcare Group $62 455%
Virginia Health Network $98 - $199 719%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $168 1233%
Corvel $202 1482%
Richfield Nursing Center $210 1541%
Richfield Retirement Community $210 1541%
Multiplan $216 1585%
Community Care Network $224 1643%
Graham-White Manufacturing $224 1643%
Occunet Workers Comp $224 1643%
One Health Plan $224 1643%
Phcs $238 1746%
Patients Choice $246 1805%
4Most $252 1849%
American Postal Workers Union $252 1849%
Star Transportation $252 1849%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals