CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Marshall Browning Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Marshall Browning Hospital is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $181 (1328%)

Insurance Median: $88 (646%)

Cash: $181 (1328% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (646% 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 646% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 546%). 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
Aetna	$22 - $204	161%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $236	161%
Meridian Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$22	161%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$22	161%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$88	646%
Humana	$88	646%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $224	646%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$88	646%
Healthlink Hmo - All Other Plans	$181	1328%
Healthlink Ppo	$181	1328%
Cigna	$192	1409%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$219	1607%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$232	1702%
Zelis - All Plans	$232	1702%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$307	2252%

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 $181.
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 Marshall Browning Hospital 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.