CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $73
  • Cash Discount Price: $170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 W 49Th St, Hialeah, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$73

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: $170 (1247%)
Insurance Median: $73 (536%)
Cash: $170 (1247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $73 (536% 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 536% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 436%). 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
Aetna $6 - $14 44%
Florida Community Care Mcaid-All Plans $6 44%
Miami Childrens Hp Mcaid-All Plans $6 44%
Sunshine Mcaid $6 44%
Wellcare Mcaid $6 44%
Simply Healthcare Mcaid $7 51%
United Mcaid $7 51%
Cigna $9 - $75 66%
Humana $11 - $300 81%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $300 95%
Ambetter / Centene $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $172 103%
Clear Springs Health - All Plans $14 103%
Fdc - All Plans $14 103%
Opus Hospice Ip Only - All Plans $14 103%
Unicare Simply Mcare Ppo - All Plans $14 103%
Bright Health Commercial - All Other Plans $16 117%
Ccs - All Plans $18 132%
Wellcare Comm (Choice) - All Other Plans $18 - $150 132%
Leon Med Center Mcr Adv - All Plans $33 - $270 242%
Careplus Health - All Other Plans $37 - $300 271%
Centurion Doc - All Plans $37 - $300 271%
Doctors Healthcare - All Plans $37 - $300 271%
Florida Health Solution/Hmo - All Plans $37 - $300 271%
Preferred Care Partners Mcr - All Plans $37 - $300 271%
Simply Healthcare Mcr - All Other Plans $37 - $300 271%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $300 271%
Naphcare - All Plans $43 - $345 315%
Oscar Health-All Plans $74 - $600 543%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1475 W 49Th St, Hialeah, FL 33012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals