CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $91
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 7.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $91 (668%)
Insurance Median: $97 (712%)
Cash: $91 (668% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (712% 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 712% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 612%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $41 - $109 301%
Ambetter / Centene $41 301%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $41 - $115 301%
Humana $41 - $103 301%
Tricare $41 301%
Triwest $41 301%
UnitedHealthcare $41 301%
Veteran'S Affairs $41 301%
Healthlink $78 572%
First Health $97 712%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $97 712%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $97 712%
Mercy - Clayco $97 712%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $97 712%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $97 712%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $97 712%
Mercy - Evolutions $97 712%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $97 712%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $97 712%
Mercy - Health Management Network $97 712%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $97 712%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $97 712%
Mercy - Life Church $97 712%
Mercy - Missouri State University $97 712%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $97 712%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $97 712%
Mercy - Shinesolar $97 712%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $97 712%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $97 712%
Mercy - Sumnerone $97 712%
Mercy - Trailiner $97 712%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $97 712%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $97 712%
Phcs $97 - $103 712%
Cigna $103 756%
Mercy - Compresults $109 800%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $109 800%
Mercy - Novasys $109 800%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $109 800%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $109 800%
Right Choice-Alliance $115 844%
Right Choice-Regular $117 858%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals