CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Pioneer Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Pioneer Medical Center is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 12.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 W 7Th Ave, Big Timber, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $140 (1027%)

Insurance Median: $166 (1218%)

Cash: $140 (1027% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (1218% 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 1218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1118%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $145	580%
Health Info Net Mcr Adv	$79	580%
Healtnet Federal-All Plans	$79	580%
Humana	$79 - $161	580%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans	$79	580%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $166	580%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$122	895%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$149	1093%
Mountain Health Co-Op Hpn	$154	1130%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$166	1218%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$166	1218%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$166	1218%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$166	1218%
Ebms Select Care Network-All Plans	$166	1218%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$166	1218%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$166	1218%
First Health-All Plans	$166	1218%
Interwest Ppo	$166	1218%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Other Plans	$166	1218%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$166	1218%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$166	1218%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$166	1218%
Health Info Net Peak/Equity	$170	1247%
Health Info Net Standard-All Other Plans	$170	1247%
Mountain Health Co-Op Ppo/Pos	$172	1262%
Interwest Health Traditional-All Other Plans	$175	1284%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $140.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82728.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Pioneer Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82728.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.