CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $107 (785%)
Insurance Median: $121 (888%)
Cash: $107 (785% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (888% 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 888% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 788%). 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 $67 - $263 492%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $115 543%
Humana $74 543%
Total Care $74 - $76 543%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $127 543%
Aetna $77 - $255 565%
Great Plains $77 565%
Healthy Blue $77 565%
Multiplan $131 961%
Healthnet $134 983%
Triwest $134 983%
Molina $138 1012%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan $220 1614%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE 68959
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals