CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $25 (183%)
Insurance Median: $15 (110%)
Cash: $25 (183% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (110% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $45 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $13 88%
Aetna $14 - $17 103%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $14 103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $14 103%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $14 103%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Ochsner Health Plan $14 103%
Tricare $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 103%
First Health Network $20 - $106 147%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $22 - $119 161%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $29 - $159 213%
Cigna $37 - $199 271%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $40 - $215 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals