CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $260
Cash Discount Price: $173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Glenn Medical Center is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 19.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$260

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: $173 (1269%)

Insurance Median: $260 (1908%)

Cash: $173 (1269% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $260 (1908% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1908% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1808%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medi-Cal	$16	117%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$17	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $231	638%
Humana	$113	829%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$114 - $260	836%
Blue Shield Exch	$234	1717%
Cigna	$245	1798%
First Health - All Plans	$245	1798%
Healthnet - All Plans	$245	1798%
Beech Street - All Plans	$260	1908%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$260	1908%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$260	1908%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$260	1908%
Interplan - All Plans	$260	1908%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$260	1908%
Pponext - All Plans	$260	1908%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$260	1908%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$269	1974%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$274	2010%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$274	2010%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$274	2010%

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 $173.
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 Glenn Medical Center 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.