CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Adventist Health Twin Cities

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $36
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Adventist Health Twin Cities is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 12.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $36 (264%)

Insurance Median: $172 (1262%)

Cash: $36 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (1262% 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 1262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1162%). 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
Aetna	$14	103%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$14	103%
Tricare	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $172	103%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$18	132%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$25	183%
Blue Shield Epn	$85	624%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$115	844%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exlus	$137	1005%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$174	1277%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$212	1555%
Chn-Community Hlth Ntwrk-All Plans	$282	2069%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exlus-All Other Plans	$296	2172%
Pacific Health Alliance-All Plans	$461	3382%
Medi-Cal	$512	3756%
Cencal Mcal	$584	4285%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$615	4512%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$666	4886%
Coalinga-All Plans	$666	4886%

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 $36.
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 Twin Cities 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.