CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Dallas Regional Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

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: $13 (95%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $13 (95% 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.

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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
Aetna $8 - $20 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $52 81%
Cigna $11 - $14 81%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 - $56 81%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare $11 - $43 81%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $54 81%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $11 - $56 81%
Molina $12 - $59 88%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp $13 95%
Care N Care Insurance Company $14 103%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Multiplan $14 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 103%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $14 - $22 103%
Tricare $14 103%
Usa Senior Care Network $14 103%
Wellmed $14 103%
American Health Plan $15 110%
Hi Card $17 125%
Worker Compensation $18 - $27 132%
American Correction Healthcare $19 139%
Employee Direct Healthcare $19 139%
Total Plans Srvices $19 139%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp $20 147%
Wellpath $20 147%
Naphcare -Prison $21 154%
Elap Services $22 161%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals