CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $153 (1123%)

Insurance Median: $76 (558%)

Cash: $153 (1123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (558% 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 558% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 458%). 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
Iowa Total Care	$13 - $14	95%
Molina Healthcare	$13 - $14	95%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$13 - $14	95%
Aetna	$14 - $131	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $105	103%
Healthpartners	$14 - $185	103%
Medical Associates	$14 - $109	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $92	103%
Immergrun	$18 - $54	132%
Quad City Community Healthcare	$30 - $164	220%
Aplos Health Plan	$31 - $174	227%
Oscar Health	$45 - $137	330%
Great River Health Systems	$50 - $153	367%
Sedgwick	$57 - $174	418%
Global Excel	$60 - $185	440%
Sanford Health Plan	$60 - $185	440%
Employee Benefit Systems	$62 - $196	455%
Sisco	$62 - $192	455%
Healthsmart	$64 - $196	470%
Hfn	$65 - $201	477%
Multiplan	$65 - $201	477%
Midlands Choice	$82 - $142	602%

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 $153.
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 Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down 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.