CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

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: $65 (477%)

Insurance Median: $27 (198%)

Cash: $65 (477% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$13	95%
Ms-Can-Molina	$13	95%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$13	95%
Humana	$14	103%
Medadv_Primewell	$14	103%
Medadv_Uhc	$14	103%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
Va_Ccn	$14	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Advhealth	$21	154%
United	$23	169%
United-Options	$23	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24	176%
Molina-Chip	$27	198%
Magnolia-Chip	$28	205%
Truecare-Chip	$28	205%
Molina_Exchange	$29	213%
Mpcn	$31	227%
Ambetter / Centene	$34	249%
Firstchoice	$34	249%
Firstchoice-Hum	$34	249%
Primewell	$38	279%
Cigna	$94	690%
Ppoplus	$126	924%
Firsthealth	$130	954%
Multiplan	$130	954%
Aetna	$138	1012%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$138	1012%
Phcs	$146	1071%

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 $65.
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 University of Mississippi Med Center 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.