CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: City of Hope National Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at City of Hope National Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

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: $53 (389%)

Insurance Median: $12 (88%)

Cash: $53 (389% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (88% 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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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	$2 - $136	15%
Heritage Provider Network	$2 - $72	15%
Blue Shield	$3 - $132	22%
Blue Shield Covca	$3 - $62	22%
Blue Shield Promise	$3 - $72	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $57	22%
Aetna	$4 - $102	29%
Cencal	$4 - $82	29%
Gold Coast	$4 - $102	29%
Health Net	$4 - $99	29%
Inland Empire	$4 - $82	29%
Kaiser	$4 - $92	29%
La Care Health	$4 - $82	29%
Molina	$4 - $133	29%
Prime Healthcare Keenan	$4 - $98	29%
Cigna	$5 - $110	37%
Healthcare Partners	$5 - $119	37%
St. Joseph Heritage	$5 - $123	37%
Primecare Medical Network	$6 - $133	44%
First Health	$7 - $158	51%
Phcs Multiplan	$8 - $184	59%
Cal Optima	$9 - $17	66%
Facey	$9 - $18	66%

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 $53.
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 City of Hope National Medical Center 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.