CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $187
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Charleston Area Medical Center is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $187. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$187

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $187 (1372%)

Insurance Median: $40 (293%)

Cash: $187 (1372% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (293% 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 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$13 - $199	95%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc.	$13 - $197	95%
Triwest Va	$13	95%
Unicare Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc.	$13	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $185	103%
Choicecare Network	$14 - $199	103%
Optimum Choice Inc.	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $199	103%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc.	$14	103%
Tricare	$25 - $122	183%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$27	198%
Naphcare	$27	198%
City Of Charleston	$31 - $152	227%
Caresource	$34	249%
Cigna	$38 - $189	279%
Healthsmart	$40 - $199	293%
Multiplan	$40 - $199	293%
Three Rivers Providers Network	$40 - $197	293%

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 $187.
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 Charleston Area Medical Center 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.