CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $109 (800%)

Insurance Median: $81 (594%)

Cash: $109 (800% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (594% 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 594% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 494%). 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$9	66%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$22 - $77	161%
Triwest	$24	176%
American Health Plan	$25	183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $81	183%
Corvel	$25	183%
Healthspring	$25	183%
Prime Health Services	$25	183%
Procare Advantage	$25	183%
Superior Health Plan	$25	183%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$29	213%
Injury Management Organization	$29	213%
Sedgwick	$29	213%
Cigna	$93 - $109	682%
Aetna	$100	734%
Midcoast	$100	734%
Quiktrip	$100	734%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$105	770%
Independent Medical System	$109	800%
Imagine Health	$113	829%
Curative	$118	866%
First Health	$127	932%
Healthsmart	$127 - $136	932%
Humana	$127 - $145	932%
Private Health Care System	$136	998%
Bluebell Creameries	$163	1196%

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 $109.
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 Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham 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.