CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $85
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $85 (624%)

Insurance Median: $27 (198%)

Cash: $85 (624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (198% 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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$10 - $80	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $27	103%
Aetna	$27 - $73	198%
Choicecare	$27 - $64	198%
Fidelis Care	$27	198%
Humana	$27	198%
Martins Point	$27	198%
Mvp	$27 - $71	198%
St. Regis	$27	198%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $84	198%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$27	198%
Magnacare	$68	499%
Highmark Blueshield	$76	558%

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 $85.
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 The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy 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.