CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $85
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $85 (624%)

Insurance Median: $79 (580%)

Cash: $85 (624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (580% 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 580% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 480%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13	95%
Aetna	$14 - $79	103%
Cigna	$14 - $82	103%
Cooper Green	$14	103%
Humana	$14 - $96	103%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$14	103%
Triwest	$14	103%
United Mine Workers	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $15	103%
Viva	$16 - $56	117%
Ambetter / Centene	$19	139%
Phcs	$68 - $79	499%
Beech Street	$70 - $79	514%
One Health Plan	$73	536%
Geha	$79	580%
Healthchoice	$79	580%
Alamed	$88	646%
Construction Claims Management	$91	668%
Corvel	$93 - $102	682%
Multiplan	$93	682%
Novanet	$94	690%
Department Of Labor	$98	719%
Heritage Summit Health	$98	719%
Pnoa	$102	748%
Three Rivers	$102	748%

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 $85.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.