CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Bayou Bend Health System is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $59 (433%)

Insurance Median: $53 (389%)

Cash: $59 (433% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (389% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $54	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $75	139%
Tricare	$28 - $48	205%
Aetna	$31 - $73	227%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$31 - $54	227%
Humana	$31 - $70	227%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$31 - $54	227%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$31 - $54	227%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$31 - $54	227%
Ambetter / Centene	$36 - $62	264%
Cigna	$43 - $75	315%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$44 - $75	323%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$44 - $75	323%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$44 - $75	323%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$46 - $80	337%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$46 - $80	337%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$46 - $80	337%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$50 - $86	367%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$50 - $86	367%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$50 - $86	367%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$53 - $91	389%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$53 - $91	389%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$56 - $96	411%

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 $59.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.