CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Bienville Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

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: $23 (169%)
Insurance Median: $20 (147%)
Cash: $23 (169% 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.

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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 $2 - $38 15%
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $14 15%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas $2 - $14 15%
Mmd Healthy Blue $2 - $14 15%
Mmd La Hlth Conn $2 - $14 15%
Mmd Misc $2 - $14 15%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $20 15%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $20 103%
Humana $14 - $24 103%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $14 - $20 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $20 103%
Misc Mgd Care $14 - $38 103%
Mmc Blue Advantage $14 - $20 103%
Mmc Misc $14 - $20 103%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv $14 - $20 103%
Va Health $14 - $20 103%
Cashiering $15 - $22 110%
Cigna $19 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 169%
Wc City Of Arcadia $34 249%
Wc House Of Raeford $34 249%
Wc Misc $34 249%
Wc Stonetrust $34 249%
Aarp $38 279%
Allegiance Health Managme $38 279%
Amfirst $38 279%
Apwu $38 279%
Liberty Mutual $38 279%
Misc Comm A-L $38 279%
Misc Comm M-Z $38 279%
Tricare $38 279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals