CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Highland Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $10
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Highland Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1411 East 31St Street, Oakland, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10

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: $10 (73%)

Insurance Median: $12 (88%)

Cash: $10 (73% 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $9	51%
Aetna	$9 - $53	66%
Blue Shield [1006001]	$10 - $12	73%
Alameda Alliance Commercial Alternate [4801]	$12	88%
Alameda Alliance Mgd Mcal Alternate [2801]	$12	88%
Alameda Alliance Non-Verified [1002303]	$12	88%
Alameda Alliance [1002106]	$12	88%
Alameda Alliance [1002206]	$12	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $44	88%
Kaiser Commercial [1026001]	$12	88%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Managed Care [1026106]	$12	88%
Mc Alameda Alliance Capitation [1002103]	$12	88%
Brown Toland Medical Group Alternate [1049301]	$14	103%
Brown Toland Medical Group [1049001]	$14	103%
Brown Toland Mgd Mcr Alternate [1802]	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
Cigna	$55	404%
Health Net [1022001]	$68	499%

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 $10.
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 Highland Hospital 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.