CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $98
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $98 (719%)

Insurance Median: $19 (139%)

Cash: $98 (719% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (139% 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.

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 - $46	95%
Triwest	$13	95%
Aetna	$14 - $84	103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$14	103%
Arcadian Health Plan	$14	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $49	103%
Christus Health	$14 - $19	103%
Coventry	$14	103%
Dignity Health	$14	103%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$14	103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$14	103%
Peoples Health	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14	103%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$14 - $188	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Allyalign Health	$15	110%
Medicare (plans)	$15	110%
Active Med	$24	176%
Cigna	$83	609%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$188	1379%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$225	1651%
Healthcare Highways	$225	1651%
Verity Healthnet	$225	1651%
Healthsmart	$244 - $300	1790%
Ppoplus Llc	$244	1790%
Five Point Credit Union	$262	1922%
Multiplan	$262	1922%
Phcs	$262	1922%
Health Management Network	$300	2201%
Provider Select	$300	2201%
First Health	$319	2340%
Verity Healthnet National	$319	2340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $98.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82728.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82728.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.