CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Medical Center Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $77 (565%)

Insurance Median: $29 (213%)

Cash: $77 (565% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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
Geha	$7	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $19	51%
Corvel Wc	$11	81%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11 - $12	81%
Superior Chips	$11	81%
Ambetter / Centene	$12 - $14	88%
Amerigroup	$12	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $52	88%
Community Health Choice	$12	88%
First Care Health Plan	$12	88%
Superior Health Plan	$12	88%
Aetna	$13 - $79	95%
Novitas Solutions	$13	95%
Triwest Va Ccn	$13	95%
Care Improvement Plus	$14	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Wellcare By Allwell	$14	103%
Group Resources	$16	117%
Workers Comp	$27	198%
Health Select	$37 - $52	271%
90 Degree Benefits	$44 - $58	323%
Caprock	$59 - $70	433%
State Comptroller	$60	440%
Cigna	$64	470%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$65 - $72	477%
Texas Mutual Wc	$79	580%
Firstcare	$84	616%

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 $77.
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 Medical Center 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.