CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2635 N 7Th St, Grand Junction, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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%)

Insurance Median: $111 (814%)

Ins. Median: $111 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Geha	$14 - $136	103%
Select Health	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $136	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $59	242%
Monument Health	$69 - $77	506%
Cigna	$85 - $111	624%
Allegiance	$99 - $111	726%
Aetna	$104 - $137	763%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos	$112 - $125	822%
Meritain Health	$116 - $129	851%
Cofinity	$122 - $137	895%
First Health Network	$122 - $137	895%
Humana	$122 - $136	895%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$128 - $144	939%
Public Employees Health	$134 - $150	983%

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 $X.
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 Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional 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.