CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $114 (836%)

Insurance Median: $111 (814%)

Cash: $114 (836% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Aetna	$14 - $152	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $180	103%
Humana	$14	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $119	103%
Alliance_Premier_Network	$91	668%
Mercycare	$94	690%
Triology	$97 - $116	712%
Security_Health_Plan	$103 - $121	756%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health	$104 - $146	763%
Alliance	$107	785%
Hfn	$108 - $146	792%
United_Healthcare	$109 - $161	800%
Beloit_Health_System	$110	807%
Aspirus_Health_Plan	$111	814%
Cigna	$114	836%
Health_Partners_Insurance	$116	851%
Health_Payment_Systems	$116	851%
Dean_Health_Plan	$122	895%
Medical_Associates	$125	917%
Wps	$132 - $145	968%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi	$133	976%
Aspirus_Network_Inc	$146	1071%
Chorus_Community	$152	1115%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan	$152	1115%
Multiplan	$152 - $175	1115%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network	$152	1115%
Coventry	$162	1189%
Dean_Care	$162	1189%
Healthsmart	$167	1225%

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 $114.
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 University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority 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.