CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Pryor

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Hillcrest Hospital Pryor is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 10.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 North Bailey Street, Pryor, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $64 (470%)

Insurance Median: $139 (1020%)

Cash: $64 (470% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (1020% 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 1020% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 920%). 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
Black Lung [6055]	$54	396%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$54 - $139	396%
Hooray Health [8000]	$54	396%
Lucent Health [6000]	$54	396%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$54	396%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$54	396%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$54	396%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$65	477%
UnitedHealthcare	$65	477%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$96	704%
Beacon Health Options Behavioral Health [2890]	$133	976%
Global Health [1430]	$133	976%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$139	1020%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$139	1020%
Web Tpa [2115]	$139	1020%
First Health [1375]	$158	1159%
Medica [2910]	$158	1159%
Multiplan [1680]	$158	1159%
Cigna	$176	1291%
Healthpartners [1500]	$176	1291%
Pba [1775]	$176	1291%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$214	1570%

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 $64.
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 Hillcrest Hospital Pryor 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.