CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $35 (257%)
Insurance Median: $22 (161%)
Cash: $35 (257% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (161% 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
Aarp $12 88%
All Savers Insurance $12 88%
Geha $12 88%
United Hc Shared Services $12 88%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $39 88%
Aetna $14 - $98 103%
Allegiance Hospice $14 103%
Allen Oaks Hospice $14 103%
Ambetter / Centene $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $22 103%
Champva $14 103%
Compassionate Care Hospic $14 103%
Correct Care $14 - $174 103%
Golden Rule $14 103%
Harbor Hospice $14 103%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $14 103%
Heart Of Hospice $14 103%
Hos Misc Hospice $14 103%
Humana $14 - $110 103%
Ice Health Service Corp $14 103%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $14 103%
Mcr Lagniappe $14 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 - $39 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Mutual Of Omaha $14 103%
Snf Nursing Home $14 103%
St Francis Nursing Home $14 103%
Triwest $14 - $174 103%
Us Family Health Plan $14 - $174 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $14 103%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $18 132%
Integrated Med Solutions $19 139%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $20 147%
Meritain $23 - $98 169%
Amfirst $35 257%
Self Pay $35 257%
Web-Tpa $87 638%
Cigna $95 - $98 697%
Ima $105 - $174 770%
Ppo Plus $105 770%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $157 1152%
Wc Martco $157 1152%
Wc Misc $157 1152%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $157 1152%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $157 1152%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $157 1152%
American Public Life $174 1277%
American Retirement Life $174 1277%
Apwu $174 1277%
Auto Liability $174 1277%
Bankers Life $174 1277%
Fox Everitt $174 1277%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $174 1277%
Medishare $174 1277%
Medplus $174 1277%
Misc Commerical $174 1277%
Phcs $174 1277%
Physicians Mutual $174 1277%
State Farm-La $174 1277%
Usaa $174 1277%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals