CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $369
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $369 (2707%)

Insurance Median: $24 (176%)

Cash: $369 (2707% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24 (176% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $14	88%
Magnolia Health	$13 - $20	95%
Molina	$13 - $22	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $24	103%
Cigna	$14 - $316	103%
Humana	$14 - $380	103%
Aetna	$25	183%
Primewell	$33	242%
Sas Mhg	$79 - $322	580%
Fox Everett	$211	1548%
Sas Non-Mhg	$211	1548%
First Choice	$264 - $380	1937%
Mhg	$264	1937%
First Health	$380	2788%
Mpcn	$395	2898%

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 $369.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.