Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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% |
| Vc Hope | $14 | 103% |
| Humana | $14 | 103% |
| Medicare (plans) | $14 | 103% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14 - $38 | 103% |
| Va | $14 | 103% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $14 | 103% |
| Cigna | $21 | 154% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $23 | 169% |
| Aetna | $43 - $48 | 315% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $55 | 404% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test for ferritin (iron stores) at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the Medicare benchmark rate is $13.63. This facility's negotiated rates for in-network payers range from $10 to $55, with the median negotiated amount set at $14.00. While some commercial plans like Smarthealth and Vc Hope have negotiated rates starting as low as $10, other major payers such as Aetna and Coventry City Of Wichita have rates between $43 and $55. These negotiated amounts are significantly higher than the Medicare baseline, reflecting the administrative costs and contract structures inherent in commercial insurance billing.
Patients should be aware that cash-pay rates are not listed for this specific code, but it is important to note that cash payments can sometimes be cheaper than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans. Before scheduling, patients should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid upfront. Additionally, if a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider at this facility, they may face balance billing for the difference between the provider's full charge and the insurance allowed amount, though the No Surprises Act protects against such surprise bills for emergency and non-emergency services at in-network facilities.