CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $98 (719%)
Insurance Median: $24 (176%)
Cash: $98 (719% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (176% 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 - $42 81%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $123 81%
Superior $12 - $20 88%
Healthspring $13 95%
Humana $13 95%
Medicare (plans) $13 95%
Aetna $14 - $298 103%
American Health Mcr Adv $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $118 103%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $14 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $14 103%
Node Triwest $14 103%
Node Va $14 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 103%
Veterans Eval Services $14 103%
Node Champva $15 110%
Tricare $15 110%
Wellness Pointe $16 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17 125%
Access Direct Platinum $23 169%
Node Brookshire Brothers $24 176%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $25 183%
Self Pay $26 - $39 191%
Work Comp $27 198%
Cigna $29 213%
Amerigroup $42 308%
Texas Rehab Commission $109 800%
Nx Health Network $140 1027%
Health Smart $241 - $306 1768%
Gregg Co Detention Center $254 1864%
Verity Health Net $254 1864%
Multiplan $284 - $372 2084%
Aim Administrators $328 2406%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals