CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Sidney Health Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Sidney Health Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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: $62 (455%)
Insurance Median: $95 (697%)
Cash: $62 (455% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (697% 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 697% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 597%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $100 668%
Aetna $95 697%
Allegiance $95 697%
Cigna $95 697%
Employee Benefit Management System $95 697%
Pacific Source $95 697%
Sanford Health Plan $95 697%
UnitedHealthcare $95 697%
Mountain Health Co-Op $97 712%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT 59270
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals