CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $756
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Methodist Hospital Atascosa is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $756. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$756

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $756 (5547%)

Insurance Median: $14 (103%)

Cash: $756 (5547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Community First Health Plans	$11 - $204	81%
Molina	$11	81%
United	$11 - $340	81%
Aetna	$12 - $14	88%
Triwest Va Pccc	$13	95%
Wellmed	$13	95%
American Health Plan Of Texas	$14	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $223	103%
Clover Insurance	$14	103%
Devoted Health	$14	103%
Gonzaba Medical Group	$14	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Ilumed	$14	103%
Integranet	$14	103%
Superior Health	$14 - $38	103%
Texas Independent Health Plan	$14	103%
Triwest	$14	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Triwest Health Alliance	$15	110%
Focus Healthcare Management	$19	139%
Cigna	$22 - $30	161%
Focus Health Solutions	$32	235%
Healthcare Highways	$32	235%
Oscar	$36	264%
Imperial Insurance	$144	1056%
Valenz	$265	1944%
Evry Health	$278	2040%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$416	3052%
Multiplan	$567 - $642	4160%

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 $756.
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 Methodist Hospital Atascosa 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.