CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $984
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $984. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$984

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $984 (7219%)

Insurance Median: $42 (308%)

Cash: $984 (7219% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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
Cigna	$7 - $630	51%
Humana	$13	95%
Aetna	$14 - $520	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $728	103%
Bright Health	$14 - $295	103%
Delaware Life Insurance	$14	103%
Devoted Health	$14	103%
Kaiser	$14 - $349	103%
Mutual Of Omaha	$14	103%
Rocky Mountain Health	$14	103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$14	103%
Total Longterm Care	$14	103%
Triwest Health Alliance	$14	103%
United	$14 - $443	103%
Wellcare	$14	103%
Vail Health	$150	1101%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$413	3030%
Western Plains Community Health	$640	4696%
Multiplan	$689 - $886	5055%
Northcare	$689	5055%
Physician Health Partners	$689	5055%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$738	5415%
Medical Development International	$787	5774%
Prime Health	$886	6500%

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 $984.
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 The Medical Center of Aurora & South 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.