CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $23 (169%)
Insurance Median: $19 (139%)
Cash: $23 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (139% 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 $14 - $77 103%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $14 103%
Banner Health $14 103%
Banner University Health Plan $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $53 103%
Care 1St $14 103%
Carelon $14 103%
Cigna $14 - $27 103%
Devoted Health Services $14 103%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $14 103%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $14 - $20 103%
Health Net $14 - $20 103%
Humana $14 103%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $14 103%
Mercy Care $14 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $31 103%
Upmc Health Plan $14 103%
Wellpoint $14 103%
Arizona Priority Care $15 110%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $15 110%
Naphcare $18 132%
Oscar Health Plan $22 161%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center) $51 374%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $66 484%
Plotkin Health $66 484%
Quiktrip Corporation $79 580%
Provider Network Of America $110 807%
Arizona Medical Network $117 858%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals