CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $31 (227%)

Insurance Median: $58 (426%)

Cash: $31 (227% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (426% 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). 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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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 Shield Epn-All Other Plans	$4 - $147	29%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$4 - $149	29%
Western Growers-All Plans	$5 - $200	37%
Healthnet-All Plans	$6 - $220	44%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans	$7 - $250	51%
Cigna	$8 - $300	59%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans	$8 - $289	59%
Interplan-All Plans	$8 - $316	59%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$8 - $308	59%
Networks By Design-All Plans	$8 - $308	59%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$8 - $308	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $322	59%
Beech Street-All Plans	$9 - $327	66%
Choice Care-All Plans	$9 - $327	66%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans	$9 - $327	66%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$9 - $346	66%
Kaiser Medi-Cal	$10 - $16	73%
Medi-Cal	$10 - $16	73%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$14	103%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$14	103%
Tricare	$14	103%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$25	183%
Aetna	$120	880%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138 - $184	1012%

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 $31.
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 Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 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.