CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Ochsner St Anne General Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

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: $32 (235%)

Insurance Median: $22 (161%)

Cash: $32 (235% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$12	88%
Aetna	$14 - $55	103%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$14	103%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $22	103%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $22	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $34	139%
Tricare	$20 - $22	147%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$22	161%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$22	161%
Medicare (plans)	$22	161%
Ochsner Health Plan	$22	161%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$54	396%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$54	396%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$54	396%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$61	448%
First Health Network	$61	448%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$61	448%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$65	477%
Usa Managed Care Network	$65	477%
Zelis	$65	477%
Cigna	$69	506%

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 $32.
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 Ochsner St Anne General 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.