CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $336
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $336 (2465%)
Insurance Median: $15 (110%)
Cash: $336 (2465% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (110% 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
United $1 - $299 7%
Avmed $2 - $166 15%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $2 - $611 15%
Humana $2 - $186 15%
Molina $2 - $179 15%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2 - $169 15%
Aetna $3 - $199 22%
Plotkin Health $4 - $332 29%
Prime Health Sheriff $4 - $332 29%
Multiplan $7 - $564 51%
Caresource $13 95%
American Health Plan $14 103%
Baycare Health Plans $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Ndms Definitive Care $14 103%
Sunshine State $14 103%
Ultimate Health Plan $14 103%
United Va Ccn $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Wellmed $14 103%
Align Senior Care $15 110%
Centurion $15 110%
Cigna $15 110%
Clear Spring Health $15 110%
Florida Complete Care $15 110%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $15 110%
Secur $15 110%
Careplus $16 117%
Longevity Health Plan $16 117%
Simply Healthcare $16 - $102 117%
Oscar $19 139%
Solis Health Plan $20 147%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $31 227%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $48 352%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $48 352%
Freedom Health Care $52 382%
Optimum Healthcare $52 382%
Suncoast Neighborly Care $53 389%
Corvel Corporation $133 976%
Rockport Healthcare Group $133 976%
Prime Health $135 990%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals