CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Shannon Medical Center is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

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: $137 (1005%)

Insurance Median: $46 (337%)

Cash: $137 (1005% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (337% 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 337% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 237%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Care Improvement	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $219	103%
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$14	103%
Wellmed	$14	103%
Wellpoint	$15 - $18	110%
Scott & White	$21	154%
Cigna	$22	161%
Insurance Management Services	$22	161%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$22	161%
Kempton Group	$27	198%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$27	198%
Ambetter / Centene	$29	213%
90 Degree Benefits	$34	249%
Caprock	$34	249%
City Of San Angelo	$38	279%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $206	323%
Web Tpa	$123	902%
Aetna	$181	1328%
Assurant Health	$181	1328%
First Health	$206	1511%
UnitedHealthcare	$214	1570%
Healthsmart	$244	1790%

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 $137.
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 Shannon Medical Center 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.