CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Baptist Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $23 (169%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $23 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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.

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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
Pensacola $3 - $43 22%
Hospice Regency $5 - $87 37%
Aetna $6 - $211 44%
Cha Health Plan $6 44%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $14 44%
Fl Community Care Ltc $7 51%
Humana $7 - $14 51%
Mh Sunshine Mcaid $7 51%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids $7 51%
Staywell $7 51%
Sunshine Health $7 51%
Cigna $8 - $289 59%
Hospice Emerald Coast $9 - $144 66%
Escambia $11 - $173 81%
First Health $12 - $201 88%
Private Healthcare $12 - $188 88%
Uwf Athletes $12 - $188 88%
Choicecare $13 - $217 95%
Mh Choicecare $13 - $217 95%
Wc Corvel $13 - $275 95%
Healthspring Of Fl Al $14 103%
Hospice Covenant $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Mh Wellcare $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Multiplan $16 - $257 117%
Fl Blue $20 - $426 147%
Bc Fl $305 2238%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals