CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $158
  • Cash Discount Price: $376
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $376. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 11.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$376

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$158

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: $376 (2759%)
Insurance Median: $158 (1159%)
Cash: $376 (2759% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $158 (1159% 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 1159% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1059%). 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 $12 - $357 88%
Molina $12 - $14 88%
Humana $14 - $316 103%
Prime Health $14 - $319 103%
Regence Blue Shield $14 103%
Rexburg Care And Rehab $14 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $14 103%
United $14 - $217 103%
Veteran'S Administration $14 103%
Regence $21 154%
Select Health $114 836%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $114 - $127 836%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $120 880%
Aetna $148 - $183 1086%
Doug Andrus Distributing $150 1101%
Pacificsource Health $158 - $201 1159%
University Of Utah $158 1159%
Mountain Health Co-Op $188 - $282 1379%
Cigna $207 1519%
First Choice Health Of Washington $225 1651%
Moda $234 1717%
Dmba $242 1775%
Geha Ppo Usa $301 2208%
Multiplan $316 - $338 2318%
First Choice Of The Midwest $338 2480%
Interwest Health $338 2480%
St. John'S Health Network $338 2480%
Coventry First Health $342 2509%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $376 2759%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals