CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $104 (763%)

Insurance Median: $57 (418%)

Cash: $104 (763% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (418% 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 418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 318%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Ambetter / Centene	$19	139%
Aetna	$32 - $122	235%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $66	411%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$56	411%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$56	411%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$57	418%
Humana	$57	418%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$57	418%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$57	418%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$57	418%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$58	426%
Medicaid / KanCare	$58	426%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$58	426%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$118	866%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$132	968%

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 $104.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.