CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Harlan County Health System is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

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: $105 (770%)
Insurance Median: $119 (873%)
Cash: $105 (770% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $119 (873% 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 873% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 773%). 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
Medica Mcr Adv $71 521%
Medica Prime Solution $71 521%
Humana $88 646%
Tricare $88 646%
Aetna $92 675%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $92 675%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $119 873%
Medica Chi Health $119 873%
Medica Choice $119 873%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $124 - $126 910%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $124 910%
Medica Ifb Aco $126 924%
Medica Ifb Open Access $126 924%
UnitedHealthcare $126 924%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $128 939%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals