CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Parkland Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $453
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Parkland Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $453. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$453

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $453 (3324%)

Insurance Median: $55 (404%)

Cash: $453 (3324% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (404% 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 404% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 304%). 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

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
John Hancock	$11	81%
Amerihealth Caritas	$12	88%
Well Sense Health Plan	$12	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $198	103%
Cigna	$14 - $404	103%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$14	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Martin'S Point Health	$14	103%
United	$14 - $275	103%
United Behavioral Health	$14	103%
United Va Ccn	$14	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$24	176%
Harvard Pilgrim	$39 - $52	286%
Maine Community Health	$142 - $240	1042%
Tufts Health Plan	$259 - $267	1900%
Aetna	$270 - $303	1981%
Mvp Health Plan	$317	2326%
Corvel	$326	2392%
Evernorth	$362	2656%
Healthcare Value Mgmt	$381	2795%
First Health	$385	2825%
Oxford Health Plans	$430	3155%

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 $453.
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 Parkland 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.