CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $124
  • Cash Discount Price: $313
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $313. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$313

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$124

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: $313 (2296%)
Insurance Median: $124 (910%)
Cash: $313 (2296% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $124 (910% 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 910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 810%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $12 88%
Well Sense Health Plan $12 88%
Aetna $14 - $222 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $155 103%
Cigna $14 - $72 103%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Martin'S Point Health $14 103%
Sierra Military Health $14 103%
United $14 - $231 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
United Va Ccn $14 103%
Ambetter / Centene $24 176%
Harvard Pilgrim $52 - $150 382%
Maine Community Health $86 - $185 631%
Tufts Health Plan $103 - $200 756%
Mvp Health Plan $192 - $245 1409%
Corvel $198 - $252 1453%
Evernorth $220 - $280 1614%
Mutual Of Omaha $220 - $280 1614%
Multiplan $223 - $284 1636%
First Health $250 - $318 1834%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $250 - $318 1834%
Oxford Health Plans $261 - $332 1915%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals