CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Michigan Health System is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $35 (257%)
Insurance Median: $35 (257%)
Cash: $35 (257% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $70 29%
Metrocare $4 - $65 29%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $4 - $60 29%
Priority Health [1038] $4 - $93 29%
Aetna $5 - $92 37%
Hap [1023] $5 - $104 37%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $5 - $91 37%
Plain Church Group $5 - $83 37%
Beaumont Health Network $6 - $97 44%
Cofinity $6 - $99 44%
Confinity Advantage $6 - $92 44%
First Health $6 - $110 44%
Nomi Health $6 - $97 44%
Provider Network Of America $6 - $97 44%
Ambetter / Centene $7 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $62 51%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $7 51%
First Agency $7 - $104 51%
Hap Midwest $7 51%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $7 - $14 51%
Paramount Health Care $7 - $115 51%
Parkview Health Plan Services $7 - $104 51%
Priority Health $7 - $139 51%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $101 51%
Bronson Healthcare Group $8 - $118 59%
Multiplan $8 - $118 59%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $13 95%
Huron Valley Pace $13 95%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $14 - $62 103%
Health Alliance Plan $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $14 103%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $14 103%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $14 103%
Thome Pace $14 103%
Triwest $14 103%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $14 103%
Zing Health $14 103%
Employee Benefit Logistic $23 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals