Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82728
- Insurance Median: $14
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $10 - $19 | 73% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $14 | 103% |
| Medicare (plans) | $14 | 103% |
| Va | $14 | 103% |
| Vc Hope | $14 | 103% |
| Humana | $14 | 103% |
| Via Christi Research | $14 | 103% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $14 | 103% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14 - $38 | 103% |
| Corizon | $17 | 125% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $23 | 169% |
| Aetna | $43 | 315% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $55 | 404% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82728, representing a blood test for ferritin (iron stores), the negotiated rates at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc. range from $10 to $55 across 13 payers, with a median negotiated amount of $14.00. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67235), and its pricing aligns closely with state and county averages, as indicated by a Medicare benchmarking ratio of 1.0. While the facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital, patients should note that commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract structures. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying cash upfront might be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, provided you confirm the facility's self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling.
It is important to distinguish between the facility's negotiated rates and the full chargemaster list, as the latter is not provided in this data. The Medicare amount for this service is $13.63, which serves as a reliable baseline for evaluating the facility's pricing markup, as commercial rates typically range from 200% to 300% of Medicare, though fair pricing is often defined between 120% and 150%. To ensure you are not overcharged, request a detailed itemized bill that breaks down every CPT code and unit cost, as summary bills can obscure errors or unbundled charges. If you receive a balance bill for services rendered at an in-network facility, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, and you should dispute any unexpected charges in writing rather