CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $46 (337%)

Insurance Median: $62 (455%)

Cash: $46 (337% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (455% 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 455% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 355%). 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
Itasca Medical Care	$13 - $14	95%
Primewest	$13 - $14	95%
Sanford Health Plan	$13 - $73	95%
Security Health Plan	$13 - $93	95%
South Country Health Alliance	$13 - $14	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $27	95%
Wellcare	$13	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $45	103%
Health Partners	$14 - $121	103%
Medica	$14 - $37	103%
Ucare	$14 - $31	103%
Hennepin Health	$15	110%
America'S Ppo	$54 - $89	396%
First Health	$84 - $102	616%
Multiplan	$88 - $105	646%
Private Healthcare Systems	$88 - $105	646%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$93 - $112	682%

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 $46.
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 M Health Fairview Woodwinds 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.