CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $105
  • Cash Discount Price: $108
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 7.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$105

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: $108 (792%)
Insurance Median: $105 (770%)
Cash: $108 (792% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $105 (770% 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 770% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 670%). 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
Premera First - All Plans $17 125%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $44 323%
Humana $44 323%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $44 323%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $44 323%
Triwest - All Plans $44 323%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $121 330%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $46 337%
Medicaid / KanCare $46 337%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $46 337%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $46 337%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $46 337%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $48 352%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $52 382%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $93 682%
First Choice Admin $105 770%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $108 792%
Multiplan - All Plans $108 792%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $114 836%
Cigna $114 836%
First Choice - All Other Plans $114 836%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $114 836%
Northwest One - All Plans $114 836%
UnitedHealthcare $114 836%
Aetna $121 888%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $121 888%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $121 888%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $121 888%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $123 902%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $124 910%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals