CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Holmes County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $59
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Holmes County Hospital and Clinics is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$59

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: $31 (227%)
Insurance Median: $59 (433%)
Cash: $31 (227% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $59 (433% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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-Lex $13 95%
Ms-Can-Molina-Lex $13 95%
Ms-Can-Truecare-Lex $13 95%
United-Lex $23 169%
United-Options-Lex $23 169%
Molina-Chip-Lex $27 198%
Magnolia-Chip-Lex $28 205%
Truecare-Chip-Lex $28 205%
Cigna $45 330%
Tricare $48 352%
Humana $49 360%
Mpcn-Lex $51 374%
Medadv_Uhc-Lex $53 389%
Firstchoice-Lex $55 404%
Advhealth-Lex $58 426%
Ambetter / Centene $58 426%
Medadv_Primewell-Lex $58 426%
Medicare (plans) $58 426%
Primewell-Lex $58 426%
Va_Ccn-Lex $58 426%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp-Lex $60 440%
Wellcare-Lex $60 440%
Devoted_Health-Lex $61 448%
Ppoplus $61 448%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 455%
Firsthealth-Lex $62 455%
Multiplan-Lex $62 455%
Aetna $66 484%
Phcs-Lex $70 514%
Molina_Exchange-Lex $78 572%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS 39095
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals