CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Franklin General Hospital is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $138 (1012%)
Insurance Median: $67 (492%)
Cash: $138 (1012% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (492% 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 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $133 147%
Wellmark Hmo $46 337%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $50 367%
Amerigroup Mcare $59 - $65 433%
Medical Associates Mcare $59 - $64 433%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans $59 - $64 433%
Tricare $59 - $64 433%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $59 - $65 433%
Ambetter / Centene $61 - $102 448%
Molina Mcare $61 - $67 448%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans $62 - $67 455%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans $62 - $68 455%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $62 - $68 455%
Centivo - All Plans $88 - $96 646%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group $88 - $96 646%
Oscar - All Plans $88 - $96 646%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $103 - $112 756%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans $125 - $136 917%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans $125 - $136 917%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans $125 - $136 917%
Aetna $137 - $152 1005%
Multiplan-All Plans $140 - $152 1027%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals