CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $102
  • Cash Discount Price: $90
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 7.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$102

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: $90 (660%)
Insurance Median: $102 (748%)
Cash: $90 (660% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $102 (748% 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 748% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 648%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $13 95%
Humana $14 - $114 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $108 103%
Wellmark Hmo $55 404%
Wellmark Ppo $60 440%
Healthpartners (All) $96 704%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $102 748%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $102 748%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $108 792%
Avera Health Plan $114 836%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $114 836%
First Choice Of Midwest $114 836%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $114 836%
Sanford Health $114 836%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals