CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $38 (279%)
Insurance Median: $25 (183%)
Cash: $38 (279% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (183% 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
Integrated Health Plan $13 - $129 95%
Aetna $14 - $112 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $21 103%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $14 - $27 103%
Magnolia Ms $14 - $19 103%
Molina $14 - $34 103%
Ms Breast And Cervical $14 103%
Primewell $14 - $34 103%
Shared Health $14 103%
Triwest $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $20 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $21 154%
Ashley Furniture Stores $25 183%
Crittenden County $25 183%
Davidson Hospitality $25 183%
Dunn Investment Company $25 183%
First State Bank Trust $25 183%
Gossett Motor Cars $25 183%
Hattiesburg Clinic $25 183%
Hospitality Management Advisors $25 183%
Jas D Collier $25 183%
Mechanical Systems $25 183%
Mid-South Transport $25 183%
Patterson Warehouses $25 183%
Radians $25 183%
Rei Nation $25 183%
Retzer Resources $25 183%
State Systems $25 183%
W W Wood Products $25 183%
Watkins Uiberall $25 183%
Lucent Health $28 205%
Mpcn $31 227%
Littler $86 631%
Ppo Plus $103 756%
Christian Health Aid $129 946%
Usa Mco $138 1012%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals