CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $58 (426%)

Insurance Median: $26 (191%)

Cash: $58 (426% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (191% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Alohacare	$13 - $15	95%
Hmsa	$13 - $25	95%
Kaiser	$13 - $85	95%
Mdx	$13 - $15	95%
Devoted	$14	103%
Ohana	$16 - $28	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$24	176%
Pac Admin	$25	183%
Uha	$26 - $48	191%
Hcha	$27	198%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$29	213%
Mimoh	$68 - $73	499%
Calvos	$73	536%
Multiplan	$78 - $82	572%
Verdegard	$78	572%
Mccp	$82	602%
Coventry	$87	638%

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 $58.
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 Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children 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.