CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Multicare Auburn Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

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: $28 (205%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $28 (205% 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
Molina $8 - $25 59%
Wellpoint $8 59%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $9 - $23 66%
Coordinated Care $9 66%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $16 66%
Aetna $14 - $63 103%
First Choice $14 - $26 103%
Premera $14 - $17 103%
Regence $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Kaiser $17 125%
Pacificsource $17 - $20 125%
Cigna $18 132%
Ambetter / Centene $27 198%
First Health $45 - $57 330%
Multiplan/Phcs $45 - $57 330%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA 98001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals