CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Artesia General Hospital is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

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: $142 (1042%)

Insurance Median: $95 (697%)

Cash: $142 (1042% 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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Zelis	$12 - $95	88%
Triwest	$13	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $142	103%
Geha	$14 - $190	103%
Humana	$14 - $15	103%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$14 - $23	103%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$14 - $23	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $201	103%
Vistacare Hospice	$14	103%
First Health	$22 - $213	161%
New Mexico Health Connections	$23	169%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$27 - $225	198%
Omni Networks	$166	1218%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$178	1306%
Cigna	$201 - $213	1475%
Galaxy Health	$213	1563%
One Health Plan	$213	1563%
Multiplan	$216	1585%
United Payors & United Providers	$220	1614%

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 $142.
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 Artesia General Hospital 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.