CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $104
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at The Children's Mercy Hospital is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 7.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$104

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: $77 (565%)

Insurance Median: $104 (763%)

Cash: $77 (565% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $104 (763% 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 763% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 663%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $108	103%
Healthy Blue	$15 - $37	110%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16	117%
Home State Health	$33	242%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $118	484%
Cigna	$77 - $111	565%
Medica	$93	682%
Aetna	$96 - $109	704%
Centivo	$104	763%
Health Midwest Comprehensive Care	$104	763%
Nebraska Furniture Mart	$104	763%
Orscheln	$104	763%
Quiktrip	$104	763%
Wellfit/Centrus	$104	763%
Wppa Providrs Care	$104	763%
Humana	$106	778%
Coventry Health Care Of Kansas	$118	866%
Coxhealth Network	$118	866%
Mercy Health	$120	880%
Multiplan	$122	895%
American Healthcare Alliance	$136	998%
Healthlink	$141	1034%
National Preferred Provider Network	$144	1056%

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 $77.
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 The Children's Mercy 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.