CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: St Vincent's Birmingham

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at St Vincent's Birmingham is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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%)

Insurance Median: $21 (154%)

Ins. Median: $21 (154% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Cigna	$12 - $14	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13	95%
Aetna	$14 - $16	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$14 - $19	103%
Cooper Green	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $29	103%
Prime Health Services	$14 - $57	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $17	103%
Seven Corners	$18	132%
Viva	$41	301%
Construction Claims Management	$49	360%
Corvel	$49	360%
Alamed	$52	382%
Comp One	$52	382%
Multiplan	$54	396%
Pnoa	$54	396%
Novanet	$58	426%

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 $X.
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 St Vincent's Birmingham 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.