CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Multicare Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Multicare Valley Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $61 (448%)
Insurance Median: $17 (125%)
Cash: $61 (448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (125% 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
Coordinated Care $8 59%
Molina $8 - $25 59%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $16 59%
Wellpoint $8 59%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $9 - $23 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 95%
Aetna $14 - $17 103%
Premera $14 - $17 103%
Regence $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Pacificsource $15 - $17 110%
Cigna $17 125%
Kaiser $17 125%
Regence/Asuris $20 147%
Ambetter / Centene $25 183%
First Choice $59 - $107 433%
First Health $110 807%
Multiplan/Phcs $110 807%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12606 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals