CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Yuma District Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $140
Cash Discount Price: $122
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Yuma District Hospital is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 10.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 W 8Th Ave, Yuma, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$140

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: $122 (895%)

Insurance Median: $140 (1027%)

Cash: $122 (895% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $140 (1027% 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 1027% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 927%). 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
Aetna	$79 - $166	580%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $155	580%
Corvel___Plan_	$108 - $135	792%
Friday_Health_Plan___Plan_	$122 - $153	895%
Medicare (plans)	$122 - $153	895%
Rocky_Mountain_Health_Plan___Plan_	$122 - $153	895%
Triwest___Plan_	$122 - $153	895%
Medrisk_Preferred___Plan_	$130 - $162	954%
Three_Rivers___Plan_	$130 - $162	954%
United_Healthcare___Plan_	$134 - $167	983%
Cigna	$137 - $171	1005%
Cofinity_Preferred___Plan_	$137 - $171	1005%
Uc_Health_Plan___Plan_	$137 - $171	1005%
Humana	$140 - $175	1027%
Midlands_Choice___Plan_	$140 - $175	1027%
Multiplan_Open_Access___Plan_	$140 - $175	1027%
Multiplan_Ppo___Plan_	$140 - $175	1027%

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 $122.
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 Yuma District 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.