CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Mena Regional Health System

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Mena Regional Health System is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $47 (345%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $47 (345% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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.

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
Aetna $14 103%
Allwell Mcr Adv $14 103%
Ar Superior Select Tribute Health Plan Mcr Adv $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $16 103%
Cigna $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 103%
Vapccc3 All Regions 1-6 Dos Gt 1/30/19 $14 103%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $14 103%
Ambetter / Centene $17 125%
Qualchoice $20 147%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR 71953
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals