CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Rosebud Health Care Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $112
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Rosebud Health Care Center is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 383 N 17Th Av, Forsyth, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$112

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: $115 (844%)
Insurance Median: $112 (822%)
Cash: $115 (844% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $112 (822% 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 822% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 722%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $98 719%
Ebms $104 763%
Pacificsource Health Plans $111 814%
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management $113 829%
Cigna $113 829%
UnitedHealthcare $113 829%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 383 N 17Th Av, Forsyth, MT 59327
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals