CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $21 (154%)

Insurance Median: $14 (103%)

Cash: $21 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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
Vail Health	$3	22%
Kaiser	$4 - $14	29%
United	$4 - $14	29%
Bright Health	$6 - $14	44%
Cigna	$6 - $14	44%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$10	73%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$10 - $13	73%
Kaiser National Transplant	$10 - $14	73%
Aetna	$11 - $14	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$12	88%
Humana	$13 - $14	95%
Western Plains Community Health	$13	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $65	103%
Delaware Life Insurance	$14	103%
Devoted Health	$14	103%
Innovage Pace	$14	103%
Multiplan	$14 - $18	103%
Mutual Of Omaha	$14	103%
Northcare	$14	103%
Physician Health Partners	$14	103%
Rocky Mountain Health	$14	103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$14	103%
Total Longterm Care	$14	103%
Triwest Health Alliance	$14	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$15	110%
Medical Development International	$16	117%
Prime Health	$18	132%

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 $21.
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 HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's 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.