CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $111
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$111

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: $117 (858%)
Insurance Median: $111 (814%)
Cash: $117 (858% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $111 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $14 95%
Mercy One - All Plans $55 404%
Va Ccn - All Plans $55 404%
Humana $56 411%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $57 418%
UnitedHealthcare $57 - $111 418%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $102 748%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $102 748%
Medical Associates - All Plans $124 910%
Preferred Health - All Plans $124 910%
Aetna $136 - $142 998%
Multiplan - All Plans $139 1020%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $142 1042%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $150 1101%
Amerigroup Mcaid $152 1115%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals