CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 Hospital Drive, Shelbyville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $90 (660%)

Insurance Median: $42 (308%)

Cash: $90 (660% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $102	88%
Aetna	$13 - $40	95%
Humana	$13 - $40	95%
Communicare	$14	103%
Devoted	$14	103%
Essence Health	$14	103%
Passport	$14 - $119	103%
Senior Care Communty Of Ky	$14	103%
Signature	$14 - $119	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $114	103%
Va Ccn	$14	103%
Wellcare	$14 - $38	103%
Velocity	$17 - $233	125%
Key Benefit Administrators	$18	132%
Cigna	$22	161%
Prime Group Health	$85 - $202	624%
Encore	$143	1049%
Multiplan	$157 - $214	1152%
Omca	$226	1658%
Corvel	$238	1746%
Cshn	$238	1746%
Health Smart	$238	1746%
National Comp Care	$238	1746%

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 $90.
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 Uofl Health - Shelbyville 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.