CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: $713
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $713. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$713

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

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: $713 (5231%)
Insurance Median: $61 (448%)
Cash: $713 (5231% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $61 (448% 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 448% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 348%). 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
Humana $13 - $242 95%
Aetna $14 - $214 103%
American Health Plan $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 103%
Careplus Sfl $14 103%
Cigna $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Kindred Hospice $14 103%
Leon Health $14 103%
Ndms Definitive Care $14 103%
Oscar $14 - $19 103%
Prominence Healthfirst $14 103%
Sunshine State $14 - $15 103%
United $14 - $321 103%
United Behavioral Health $14 103%
Veterans Evaluation Services $14 103%
Wellmed $14 103%
Align $15 110%
Avmed $15 - $356 110%
Centurion $15 110%
Doctors Healthcare Plan $15 110%
Florida Complete Care $15 110%
Gold Kidney $15 110%
Amerihealth Caritas $16 - $20 117%
Longevity Health Plan $16 117%
Solis Health Plan $20 147%
Freedom Health $61 - $114 448%
Optimum $61 448%
Simply Healthcare Plans $93 682%
Molina $135 - $193 990%
Corvel Corporation $142 1042%
Careworks (Rockport) $145 1064%
Prime Health $145 1064%
Health Sun Health Plan $152 1115%
Aids Healthcare $157 - $856 1152%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $164 1203%
United Ppo $169 1240%
Sunshine State Health Plan $185 1357%
Plotkin Health $356 2612%
Prime Health Sherriff $356 2612%
Medica Healthcare $421 3089%
Multiplan $535 - $606 3925%
Evernorth Bh $570 4182%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals