CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Monroe Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Monroe Surgical Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2408 Broadmoor Blvd, Monroe, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $46 (337%)

Insurance Median: $20 (147%)

Cash: $46 (337% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (147% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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 - $43	103%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield	$14 - $23	103%
Ford_Bacon_And_Davis	$14	103%
Healthy_Blue	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $24	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $20	103%
Vantage	$14 - $24	103%
Insurance_Systems_Smso_Employee	$17	125%
Insurance_Systems	$19	139%
Verity	$26	191%
Gilsbar	$29	213%
First_Health	$43	315%
Cigna	$46	337%
Ima	$49	360%
Beech_St	$52	382%
Workers_Comp	$55	404%

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 $46.
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 Monroe Surgical 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.