Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)
Facility: Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82728
- Insurance Median: $14
- Cash Discount Price: $100
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $13 | 95% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $14 | 103% |
| Aetna | $14 - $17 | 103% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14 - $16 | 103% |
| Providrs Care Network | $14 | 103% |
| United Mine Workers Of America | $14 | 103% |
| Lantern Specialty Care | $22 | 161% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test procedure for ferritin (iron stores) at Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc in Wichita, KS, the cash median price is $100.00, which is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $153.00. While the facility is a Physician-owned Acute Care Hospital, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying cash directly more cost-effective than using insurance, as the negotiated rates for major payers like Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield can exceed the cash price. It is important to note that while the facility is located in Wichita (ZIP 67226), the provided data does not include specific county or state average comparisons for this service, so the cash rate stands as the primary benchmark for self-pay patients.
Insurance coverage varies widely across the seven plans represented, with negotiated amounts ranging from a low of $13.63 (Medicare) to a high of $22.00 for Lantern Specialty Care. The median negotiated rate across all payers is $14.00, which is substantially lower than the cash price, but patients must be aware that their individual out-of-pocket costs depend on their deductible status and plan specifics. To ensure you are not overcharged, always request a prompt-pay discount before scheduling, as paying the bill in full upfront can often reduce the final amount further. If you receive a bill that seems inconsistent with these rates, you should request an itemized audit to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered have been included.