CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $32 (235%)
Insurance Median: $23 (169%)
Cash: $32 (235% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (169% 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-Gmc $13 95%
Ms-Can-Molina-Gmc $13 95%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Gmc $13 95%
Devoted_Health-Gmc $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Medadv_Primewell-Gmc $14 103%
Medadv_Uhc-Gmc $14 103%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Gmc $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Va_Ccn-Gmc $14 103%
Wellcare-Gmc $14 103%
United-Gmc $16 117%
Advhealth-Gmc $21 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 176%
Mpcn-Gmc $26 191%
Firstchoice-Gmc $27 198%
Molina-Chip-Gmc $27 198%
Magnolia-Chip-Gmc $28 205%
Truecare-Chip-Gmc $28 205%
Molina_Exchange-Gmc $29 213%
Ambetter / Centene $34 249%
Primewell-Gmc $38 279%
Bhsg-Gmc $56 411%
Cigna $70 514%
Aetna $72 528%
Healthlink-Gmc $74 543%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 960 Avent Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals