CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Laredo Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $239 (1753%)
Insurance Median: $27 (198%)
Cash: $239 (1753% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (198% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $11 - $23 81%
Molina $11 - $23 81%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $231 81%
Amerigroup $12 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $176 88%
Cigna $12 - $518 88%
Superior $12 - $24 88%
Humana $13 95%
Medicare (plans) $13 95%
Aetna $14 - $469 103%
American Health $14 103%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $14 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $14 103%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $14 103%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $14 103%
Node Va $14 103%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $14 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 103%
Triwest $14 103%
Veterans Eval Services $14 103%
Node Champva $15 110%
Tricare $15 110%
Industrial Rehab $16 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17 125%
Node Molina Health Exchange $23 169%
Node Brookshire Brothers $24 176%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $25 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $26 191%
Health Smart $26 - $567 191%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $27 198%
Tx Work Comp $27 198%
Imo Work Comp $31 227%
Node Naphcare $31 227%
Self Pay $57 - $105 418%
Lonestar Athletic $100 734%
Tx Workforce Commission $267 1959%
Mutual Of Omaha $526 - $769 3859%
Multiplan Primary $607 4453%
Medical Control $672 4930%
Accountable Health Plans $688 - $728 5048%
Health Headquarters $688 5048%
Multiplan $704 5165%
Nha $712 5224%
Galaxy Health Network $716 5253%
Cchn $728 5341%
Nppn Plan Vista $728 5341%
Ppo Next $728 5341%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals