CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $64 (470%)

Insurance Median: $114 (836%)

Cash: $64 (470% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (836% 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 836% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 736%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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
Corvel	$13	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14	103%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$15	110%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$15	110%
Humana	$15	110%
Sentara Health Plan	$15 - $113	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $149	110%
Aetna	$93 - $121	682%
Gateway - Tier 3	$100	734%
Vhn - Ultra	$113	829%
Cigna	$116 - $123	851%
Connecticare	$127	932%
Vhn - Plus	$140	1027%
Gateway - Tier 2	$146	1071%
Vhn	$146	1071%
Integrated Health Plan	$155	1137%
Vhn - Link	$164	1203%
Gateway - Tier 1	$173	1269%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$173	1269%
National Provider Network	$175	1284%

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 $64.
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 Carilion Tazewell Community 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.