CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $113
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at East Adams Rural Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$113

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: $95 (697%)
Insurance Median: $113 (829%)
Cash: $95 (697% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $113 (829% 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 829% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 729%). 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
Aetna $99 - $114 726%
Molina Mcaid $106 778%
Ambetter / Centene $108 792%
Coordinated Care Mcaid $108 792%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $111 814%
Premera First-All Plans $112 822%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans $113 829%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv $113 829%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans $113 829%
Molina Mcr Adv $113 829%
Triwest Va-All Plans $113 829%
UnitedHealthcare $114 836%
Asuris Indiv And Family $121 888%
Asuris Nw Health-All Other Plans $121 888%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA 99169
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals