CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Franciscan Health Lafayette

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $38
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Franciscan Health Lafayette is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $38 (279%)

Insurance Median: $84 (616%)

Cash: $38 (279% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (616% 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 616% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 516%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $14	81%
Mdwise [1175]	$14	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14 - $16	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
Unicare [1150]	$14	103%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$15	110%
Aetna	$23 - $125	169%
Managed Care [2000]	$23 - $157	169%
Workers Comp [1172]	$27	198%
Commercial [2001]	$61 - $174	448%
UnitedHealthcare	$76 - $93	558%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$84	616%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$84 - $93	616%
Humana	$117	858%
Cigna	$120 - $139	880%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$120	880%

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 $38.
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 Franciscan Health Lafayette 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.