CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $240
  • Cash Discount Price: $140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 17.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$240

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: $140 (1027%)
Insurance Median: $240 (1761%)
Cash: $140 (1027% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $240 (1761% 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 1761% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1661%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicare (plans) $13 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 103%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $14 103%
Node Triwest $14 103%
Node Va $14 103%
Veterans Eval Services $14 103%
Node Champva $16 117%
Tricare $16 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $26 191%
Self Pay $105 - $176 770%
Aetna $160 1174%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $193 1416%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $197 - $214 1445%
Hccmca $211 1548%
Multiplan Phcs $267 1959%
Moda Assurance $277 2032%
Cigna $278 2040%
Carlie Trans Grp $298 2186%
UnitedHealthcare $298 2186%
First Choice Health $316 2318%
Multiplan Mpi $319 2340%
Plan Vista Solutions $326 2392%
Multiplan Wc $333 2443%
One Health $333 2443%
First Health Group $337 2472%
Medical Control Network Solutions $337 2472%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals