CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Sherman Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Sherman Oaks Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $13 (95%)
Insurance Median: $9 (66%)
Cash: $13 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (66% 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
Aetna $5 - $17 37%
Aids Healthcare Foundation $5 - $14 37%
Alignment $5 - $14 37%
Americas Choice Provider Network $5 - $16 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $17 37%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $5 - $14 37%
Blue Shield Of Promise $5 - $14 37%
Brand New Day $5 - $20 37%
Ca Foundation For Medical Center $5 - $18 37%
Corvel $5 - $16 37%
Elite Health Plan $5 - $14 37%
Employer Direct Healthcare $5 - $19 37%
Health Net Of Ca $5 - $20 37%
Healthsmart Preferred Network $5 - $16 37%
Imperial Health Plan $5 - $14 37%
L.A Care Health Plan $5 - $14 37%
Managed Health Network $5 - $14 37%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $14 37%
Molina $5 - $14 37%
Multiplan $5 - $16 37%
Naphcare $5 - $21 37%
Prime Health Services $5 - $16 37%
Provider Network Of America $5 - $16 37%
Provider Select $5 - $16 37%
Renal Payer Solutions $5 - $14 37%
Three Rivers $5 - $16 37%
Traditional Medi-Cal $5 - $14 37%
Tricare $5 - $14 37%
Usa Senior Care Network $5 - $14 37%
Worker Comp $5 - $18 37%
Zelis Healthcare $5 - $16 37%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals