CMS Price Transparency Data
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)
Facility: Union General Hospital
Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)
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$46
about 3.3× the $14 Medicare rate · typically $20–$58
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
Medicare pays $14 Fair price $46 Cash price $94 Hospital's list price $125
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $100 | 734% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $55 | 404% |
| Aetnamajor | $100 | 734% |
| Humanamajor | $67 - $88 | 492% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $100 |
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Other Procedures at Union General Hospital
Compare: Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at other LA hospitals
- Lallie Kemp Medical Center · Independence $11
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center · Lafayette $14
- University Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans $14
- Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics · Lafayette $14
- Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish · Houma $14
- Ochsner LSU Health Monroe · Monroe $14
- West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital · Sulphur $14
- Ochsner St Mary · Morgan City $14
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.