Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)
Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82728
- Insurance Median: $282
- Cash Discount Price: $172
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.69x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 2069% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1969%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 | $14 | 103% |
| Aetna | $14 - $343 | 103% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $14 - $63 | 103% |
| Cigna | $14 | 103% |
| Kaiser | $14 | 103% |
| Kansas Health | $14 | 103% |
| Medicare (plans) | $14 | 103% |
| Centura Employee Plan | $17 | 125% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $282 | 2069% |
| Wpaa | $300 | 2201% |
| Multiplan | $343 - $386 | 2517% |
| Christian Health Aid | $343 | 2517% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $386 | 2832% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test for ferritin (iron stores) at Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City, the facility's cash median price is $172.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $282.00. While many commercial payers like Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield have negotiated rates ranging from $14 to $343, these amounts often exceed the cash price, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might save money by paying out-of-pocket and requesting a prompt-pay discount. This discount is a fee reduction offered by hospitals to patients who pay upfront, bypassing the costly administrative overhead of insurance claims processing and avoiding collection fees that typically eat into recovered amounts.
It is important to note that Medicare, which serves as an objective baseline for true healthcare costs, reimburses for this service at $13.63, highlighting that commercial negotiated rates can be substantially higher than the actual cost of delivery. Although the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, patients should still verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as some ancillary services or specific payer contracts may vary. To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, always ask the hospital directly about self-pay or prompt-pay rates prior to check-in and request a full itemized bill to review for any errors or unbundled charges.