CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $38 (279%)
Insurance Median: $18 (132%)
Cash: $38 (279% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (132% 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.

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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
Valley Care $7 - $23 51%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $9 - $23 66%
Seaview $11 81%
Gold Coast Health Plan $12 - $32 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $32 88%
Alignment Health Plan $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $19 103%
California Workers Compensation $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Non Contracted $14 103%
Scan Health Plan $14 103%
Tricare $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $24 103%
Wellcare Of California $14 103%
Medi-Cal $17 125%
Cigna $18 132%
Aetna $20 - $93 147%
Multiplan $21 - $55 154%
Health Net Commercial $35 - $57 257%
Kaiser Commercial $49 360%
Blue Shield Epn $53 389%
Blue Shield Commercial $60 440%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals