CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $126
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Boulder Community Health is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$126

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: $93 (682%)
Insurance Median: $126 (924%)
Cash: $93 (682% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $126 (924% 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 924% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 824%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $5 - $14 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $158 44%
Aetna $10 - $231 73%
Humana $10 - $14 73%
Health Spring $11 81%
Medicare (plans) $12 - $101 88%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $12 - $101 88%
Select Health Value Network $12 - $101 88%
Clear Spring $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 - $106 103%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $14 103%
Cigna $15 - $212 110%
Multiplan $21 - $186 154%
Phcs $21 - $186 154%
Kaiser Public Option $26 191%
Kaiser $32 235%
Kaiser Ppo $32 235%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $98 - $186 719%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $105 - $199 770%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $119 - $225 873%
Mines And Associates $119 - $225 873%
Three Rivers Provider Network $119 - $225 873%
Zelis (Profee) $119 - $225 873%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $126 - $238 924%
National Preferred Provider Network $126 - $238 924%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $126 - $238 924%
Usa $126 - $238 924%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $130 - $246 954%
Health Payors Organization $133 - $252 976%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $134 - $254 983%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $134 - $254 983%
National Provider Network $136 - $257 998%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals