CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $331
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $331 (2428%)
Insurance Median: $18 (132%)
Cash: $331 (2428% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (132% 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
Humana $13 - $18 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $13 95%
Vantage Health Plan $13 - $36 95%
Aetna $14 - $50 103%
Amerigroup $14 103%
Amerihealth Mercy La Lacare $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $29 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Dignity Care Corporation $14 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. $14 103%
United $14 - $131 103%
United Va Ccn $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Medical Development International $16 117%
Universal Healthcare $16 117%
Verity $23 - $175 169%
Cigna $24 - $183 176%
Allegiance Health Management $25 183%
Ppo Plus $30 - $222 220%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $38 - $286 279%
Gilsbar 360 $41 - $309 301%
Multiplan $42 - $339 308%
Dma Regional Ppo $55 - $409 404%
Employers Health Network $55 - $409 404%
First Health $55 - $409 404%
Healthsouth Corporation $55 - $409 404%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $61 - $455 448%
Bestcomp $63 - $473 462%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals