CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $36 (264%)
Insurance Median: $21 (154%)
Cash: $36 (264% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (154% 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.

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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 $6 - $17 44%
Humana $10 - $14 73%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $14 88%
Cigna $14 - $27 103%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 - $16 103%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $14 - $38 103%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $14 - $38 103%
Shared Health Mississippi $14 103%
Prime Health Services Ppo $16 - $124 117%
Ambetter / Centene $19 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $24 154%
Zelis $22 - $31 161%
Cor Vel $24 176%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $24 176%
Aetna $25 - $101 183%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $27 - $117 198%
Select Administrative Services Network $49 - $109 360%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals