CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

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: $50 (367%)

Insurance Median: $58 (426%)

Cash: $50 (367% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $34	95%
Aetna	$14 - $67	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $96	103%
Cigna	$14 - $33	103%
Cms	$14	103%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$14 - $87	103%
Devoted Health	$14	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Kaiser	$14 - $96	103%
Select Health	$14 - $37	103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$40 - $84	293%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$43 - $61	315%
Kaiser Public Option	$47 - $64	345%
Phcs	$67 - $90	492%
Multiplan	$73 - $98	536%
First Health	$85 - $115	624%
Midlands Choice	$85 - $115	624%

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 $50.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.