CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Bmh-Calhoun

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Bmh-Calhoun is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $35 (257%)
Insurance Median: $52 (382%)
Cash: $35 (257% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (382% 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 382% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 282%). 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
Molina $14 - $53 103%
Veterans Evaluation Services $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $30 154%
Ppo Holdings $25 183%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $27 198%
Tricare $27 198%
Devoted Health $29 213%
Ms Breast And Cervical $29 213%
Triwest $29 213%
Vaccn $29 213%
Aetna $30 - $44 220%
American Health Plan $30 220%
Humana $30 - $54 220%
Primewell $30 220%
Shared Health $30 220%
Magnolia Ms $33 242%
Littler $34 249%
Cigna $37 271%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $43 315%
Burch Food Services $49 360%
First State Bank Trust $49 360%
Arlington Community Schools $52 382%
Armstrong Relocation $52 382%
Ashley Furniture Stores $52 382%
Bartlett City Schools $52 382%
Brimhall Foods $52 382%
Building Plastic $52 382%
Cannon Motor Company $52 382%
Carlisle $52 382%
City Of Bartlett $52 382%
City Of Lakeland $52 382%
Collierville Schools $52 382%
Crittenden County $52 382%
Davidson Hospitality $52 382%
Delta Industries $52 382%
Desoto Co Board Of Supervisors $52 382%
Dunn Investment Company $52 382%
Eas Mssc Schools $52 382%
First Community Bank $52 382%
French Camp Academy $52 382%
Gossett Motor Cars $52 382%
Hattiesburg Clinic $52 382%
Heartland Catfish Company $52 382%
Heavy Machines $52 382%
Hollowell Industries $52 382%
Hospitality Management Advisors $52 382%
Jas D Collier $52 382%
Lakeland School System $52 382%
Malco Theaters $52 382%
Mechanical Systems $52 382%
Mid-South Transport $52 382%
Minact $52 382%
Patterson Warehouses $52 382%
Radians $52 382%
Rei Nation $52 382%
Retzer Resources $52 382%
Ritchey Automotive $52 382%
Security One $52 382%
Silver Tree $52 382%
State Systems $52 382%
Town Of Collierville $52 382%
United Tn Holdings $52 382%
Vaughn Electric $52 382%
W G Yates $52 382%
W W Wood Products $52 382%
Watkins Uiberall $52 382%
Y K Auto Group $52 382%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $54 396%
Christian Health Aid $54 396%
Ppo Plus $57 418%
Employers Health Network $58 426%
Harding Academy $58 426%
Multiplan $60 440%
Qca $60 440%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS 38916
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals