CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Medina Regional Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $74 (543%)
Insurance Median: $41 (301%)
Cash: $74 (543% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (301% 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 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Superior Health Plan $20 - $32 147%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $62 147%
Curative $22 - $49 161%
Community First Health Plan $25 - $82 183%
Amerivantage $27 198%
Aetna $29 - $49 213%
Cigna $33 242%
Blue Advantage $41 301%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 455%
Benefit Administrators $82 602%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals