CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $96 (704%)
Insurance Median: $36 (264%)
Cash: $96 (704% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (264% 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 264% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 164%). 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
Bc 130 $6 - $109 44%
Group Insurance $6 - $137 44%
Nsa $6 - $85 44%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 - $137 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $36 103%
Veterans Administration $14 - $137 103%
Workers Compensation $68 499%
Guarantor Liable $96 - $137 704%
Pcmh Insurnace $107 - $137 785%
Secondary Insurance $109 800%
UnitedHealthcare $109 800%
Operating Engineers $116 851%
Boilermakers Healthcare $119 873%
Cigna $119 873%
Great West $119 - $137 873%
Sagxxxx $119 873%
Champus $137 1005%
Ngs American, Inc $137 1005%
Patoka Valley $137 1005%
Southwire $137 1005%
Tricare $137 1005%
Wausau Benefits $137 1005%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN 47586
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals