CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Northwest Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

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: $159 (1167%)
Insurance Median: $17 (125%)
Cash: $159 (1167% 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
Aetna $13 - $239 95%
Cigna $13 - $22 95%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $13 95%
Humana $13 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $14 95%
Medicare (plans) $13 95%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $13 95%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $13 95%
Scan Health Plan $13 95%
Tricare $13 95%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $266 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $80 103%
Fresenius Health $14 103%
Magellan $14 103%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $14 103%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $14 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $14 103%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $14 103%
Node Va $14 103%
Triwest $14 103%
Veterans Eval Services $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17 125%
Ambetter / Centene $19 139%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $20 147%
Health Net $22 161%
Node Fusion Network $25 183%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $26 191%
Seven Corners $31 227%
Self Pay $127 - $191 932%
First Health Coventry $279 2047%
Coventry Medical Center $319 2340%
Multiplan $441 3236%
Prime Health $451 3309%
Healthsmart $478 3507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals