CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $8 (59%)
Insurance Median: $11 (81%)
Cash: $8 (59% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (81% 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 $2 - $115 15%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $3 - $178 22%
Pacificare-All Plans $3 - $162 22%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $131 22%
Cigna $4 - $196 29%
Multiplan Comp $4 - $209 29%
Trident - All Plans $4 - $222 29%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $5 - $262 37%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $270 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $262 37%
Brand New Day Mcal $5 - $262 37%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $5 - $236 37%
Humana $5 - $243 37%
Medi-Cal $5 - $262 37%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $5 - $262 37%
Molina Mcal $6 - $288 44%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $14 103%
Brand New Day Mcr $14 103%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $14 103%
Molina Mcr Adv $14 103%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $14 103%
Tricare $14 103%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $15 110%
Healthnet Hmo $17 125%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $18 132%
Blue Shield-All Plans $85 624%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals