CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: North Oaks Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at North Oaks Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $30 (220%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $30 (220% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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.

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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
Aetna $14 - $381 103%
Allwell $14 103%
Blue Advantage $14 103%
Champva $14 103%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage $14 103%
Humana $14 - $336 103%
Mco Hb $14 103%
Mco Lacare Am $14 103%
Mco Lhc $14 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 103%
Peoples Health $14 103%
Tricare $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $139 103%
Vantage 65 $14 103%
Veterans Administration $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 220%
Coventry $291 2135%
Verity Healthnet $291 2135%
Ppoplus Llc $314 2304%
Multiplan $336 2465%
Cigna $354 2597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals