CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Stoddard

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Mercy Hospital Stoddard is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$140

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: $140 (1027%)
Insurance Median: $22 (161%)
Cash: $140 (1027% 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.

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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 - $215 88%
Acentra Health Contracted [320527] $13 95%
Aetna $13 - $161 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $194 95%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $13 95%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $13 95%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $13 95%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $13 95%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $13 95%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $13 95%
Humana $13 95%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $13 95%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $13 95%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $14 95%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $13 95%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $13 95%
Tricare $13 95%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $33 95%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $14 103%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $15 110%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $16 117%
Ambetter / Centene $18 132%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $18 132%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $19 - $30 139%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $22 - $27 161%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $22 161%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $22 - $172 161%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $22 161%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $22 - $146 161%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $22 - $146 161%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $23 169%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $24 176%
Cigna $33 242%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $33 242%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $140 1027%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $146 1071%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $146 1071%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $146 1071%
First Health Contracted [320128] $161 1181%
Workers Comp [20426] $161 - $172 1181%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $172 1262%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $172 1262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 63841
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals