CMS Price Transparency Data
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Joplin
Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 82728
- Insurance Median: $27
- Cash Discount Price: $49
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Mercy Hospital Joplin is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$27
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: $49 (360%)
Insurance Median: $27 (198%)
Cash: $49 (360% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (198% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $11 - $55 | 81% |
| Aetna | $12 - $16 | 88% |
| Humana | $12 - $22 | 88% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $12 - $22 | 88% |
| Champva [20065] | $13 | 95% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $13 | 95% |
| Cigna | $13 - $78 | 95% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $13 | 95% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $13 | 95% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $13 | 95% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $13 | 95% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $13 | 95% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $13 | 95% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $13 - $49 | 95% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $13 | 95% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $13 | 95% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $13 | 95% |
| Medicare (plans) | $13 - $14 | 95% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $13 | 95% |
| Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] | $13 | 95% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] | $13 | 95% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $13 | 95% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $13 | 95% |
| Tricare | $13 | 95% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $13 - $18 | 95% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $14 - $48 | 103% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $17 | 125% |
| Healthscope Contracted [320182] | $17 | 125% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $22 | 161% |
| Centivo Contracted [320505] | $22 | 161% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $22 | 161% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $22 | 161% |
| Point C Contracted [320238] | $26 - $60 | 191% |
| Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] | $26 | 191% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $27 - $43 | 198% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $27 - $49 | 198% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $27 | 198% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $27 - $82 | 198% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $27 | 198% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $27 - $84 | 198% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $27 | 198% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $27 | 198% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $32 | 235% |
| Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] | $32 | 235% |
| Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] | $32 | 235% |
| Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] | $34 | 249% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $43 | 315% |
| Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] | $49 | 360% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $51 | 374% |
| American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] | $52 | 382% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $58 | 426% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $58 | 426% |
| Usable Contracted [320409] | $58 | 426% |
| Point C [20238] | $60 | 440% |
| Workers Comp [20426] | $60 - $75 | 440% |
| Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] | $66 | 484% |
| Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] | $68 | 499% |
| 90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] | $80 | 587% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $80 - $84 | 587% |