CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Adventist Health Reedley

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Adventist Health Reedley is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 372 W Cypress Ave, Reedley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $28 (205%)

Insurance Median: $22 (161%)

Cash: $28 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (161% 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
Healthnet Medi-Cal	$2 - $46	15%
Bc Mcal	$4	29%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$4 - $137	29%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$4 - $134	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $130	29%
Blue Shield Non Epn	$5 - $158	37%
Kaiser - All Other Plans	$5 - $154	37%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans	$5 - $142	37%
Cigna	$7 - $201	51%
Physicians Med Group Op/Profee Only- All Plans	$8 - $247	59%
Cal Viva Hlth Mcal - All Plans	$10 - $16	73%
Community Care Ipa Mcal-All Plans	$10 - $20	73%
Dignity Mcal Op/Profee Only-All Other Plans	$10 - $17	73%
Kern Health Systems Mcal-All Plans	$10 - $16	73%
Medi-Cal	$10 - $16	73%
Blue Shield Mcare	$14	103%
Dignity Mcr Adv Op/Profee Only	$14	103%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv-All Plans	$14	103%
Healthnet- Mcr Adv	$14	103%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$14	103%
Phs Prime Health Srvcs	$14	103%
Tricare	$14	103%
Bright Health Mcr Adv - All Plans	$21	154%
Aetna	$22 - $79	161%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$25	183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $174	448%

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 $28.
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 Adventist Health Reedley 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.