CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $179 (1313%)

Insurance Median: $33 (242%)

Cash: $179 (1313% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). 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.

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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
Sentra Health	$8 - $63	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $292	88%
The Health Plan	$12 - $284	88%
Unicare	$12 - $13	88%
Aetna	$13 - $310	95%
Caresource	$13 - $253	95%
Ally Align	$14	103%
Clear Spring Health	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $284	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $253	103%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$26	191%
Naphcare	$27	198%
Greenbrier Resort	$29 - $221	213%
Healthsmart	$29 - $221	213%
Multiplan	$32 - $275	235%
Fedmed	$37 - $284	271%

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 $179.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.