CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $97
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Upland Hills Health is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $97 (712%)

Insurance Median: $90 (660%)

Cash: $97 (712% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (660% 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 660% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 560%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $11	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $50	51%
Ghc Of Eau Claire	$13	95%
Ghc Of Sc Wi	$13 - $123	95%
Mhs	$13 - $50	95%
Humana	$50 - $162	367%
Icare	$50	367%
Medical Associates	$50 - $135	367%
Security Health Plan	$50	367%
Dean Health Plan	$90	660%
Alliance	$102	748%
Quartz	$108	792%
Wps	$110 - $113	807%
Cigna	$134 - $150	983%
Multiplan	$159	1167%

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 $97.
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 Upland Hills Health 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.