CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $102 (748%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $102 (748% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $15 29%
Caterpillar $4 29%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 29%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 29%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 29%
Cigna $7 51%
United $8 - $10 59%
Aetna $11 - $18 81%
Coventry $11 - $14 81%
Clear Springs Health $14 103%
Health Alliance $14 103%
Longevity Health Plan $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Meridian $14 - $15 103%
Molina $14 - $15 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Zing Health $14 103%
County Care Health Plan $15 110%
Youthcare Healthchoice $15 110%
Equian $60 440%
Multiplan $60 440%
Zelis $60 440%
Integrated Health Plan $66 484%
Healthlink $76 558%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals