CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $144 (1056%)

Insurance Median: $124 (910%)

Cash: $144 (1056% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (910% 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 910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 810%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $206	103%
Countycare Il Cook Co [1607]	$14	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	103%
Aetna	$29 - $72	213%
Carelon Behavioral Health [159]	$103	756%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$103 - $188	756%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$118 - $206	866%
Dreyer Med Ipa Advocate [1409]	$124	910%
Humana	$124 - $206	910%
Magellan Behavioral Hlth [136]	$124	910%
Healthlink [125]	$130	954%
Choicecare [177]	$158	1159%
First Health Plan [6034]	$158	1159%
Cigna	$165	1211%
Compsych [112]	$165	1211%
UnitedHealthcare	$206	1511%

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 $144.
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 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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.