CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Vidant Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Vidant Chowan Hospital is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 12.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $152 (1115%)

Insurance Median: $166 (1218%)

Cash: $152 (1115% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (1218% 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 1218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1118%). 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

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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
Humana	$8 - $89	59%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$9 - $100	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $177	66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $175	66%
Aetna	$10 - $236	73%
Longevity Health [1411]	$12 - $124	88%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$15 - $161	110%
Trillium [1296]	$17	125%
Medcost [1067]	$17 - $192	125%
Cigna	$23 - $274	169%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$25	183%
Wellcare [1320]	$25	183%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$25	183%
Multiplan [1031]	$26 - $274	191%

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 $152.
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 Vidant Chowan 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.