CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Methodist Celina Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Methodist Celina Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $107 (785%)

Insurance Median: $19 (139%)

Cash: $107 (785% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (139% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$13	95%
Aetna	$14 - $22	103%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$14	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $25	103%
Cigna	$14	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Mcs Advantage, Inc Classicare [7021]	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14 - $15	103%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14	103%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$14	103%
Wellcare [7016]	$14	103%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$18	132%
Molina [3017]	$20	147%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$21	154%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$22	161%
Allied National [2031]	$22	161%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$22	161%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061]	$22	161%
Department Of Labor [8004]	$27	198%
Evry Health [1013]	$27	198%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010]	$27	198%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002]	$27	198%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011]	$27	198%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$27	198%
Velocity [3070]	$27	198%
Health Plans Inc [5017]	$34	249%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059]	$34	249%

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 $107.
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 Celina 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.