CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Lincoln

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Mercy Hospital Lincoln is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 7.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Cherry Street, Troy, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $138 (1012%)

Insurance Median: $101 (741%)

Cash: $138 (1012% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (741% 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 741% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 641%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$14 - $97	103%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $50	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $101	117%
Cigna	$18 - $53	132%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$19 - $180	139%
Aetna	$32 - $139	235%
Tricare	$45	330%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $212	337%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473]	$50	367%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$50	367%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$50	367%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$50	367%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433]	$50	367%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$50	367%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$50	367%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$50	367%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$50	367%
Humana	$50 - $191	367%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$50	367%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$50	367%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$50	367%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$50	367%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$50	367%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$50	367%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$50	367%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$77	565%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$89	653%
Ambetter / Centene	$97	712%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$97	712%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$97	712%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488]	$105	770%
Health Choices Contracted [320448]	$127	932%
Health Choices [20448]	$127	932%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444]	$127	932%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$139 - $159	1020%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$159	1167%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$159	1167%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$159	1167%
Workers Comp [20426]	$159 - $170	1167%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$180	1321%
Aither Health [20449]	$180	1321%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$180	1321%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$180	1321%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$180	1321%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127]	$180	1321%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$180	1321%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$180	1321%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$180	1321%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251]	$180	1321%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$180	1321%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$180	1321%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$180	1321%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$180	1321%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379]	$180	1321%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$180	1321%

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 $138.
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 Mercy Hospital Lincoln 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.