CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $246
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $246 (1805%)
Insurance Median: $32 (235%)
Cash: $246 (1805% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (235% 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 235% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 135%). 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 - $84 95%
Aetna $14 - $74 103%
American Health Plan $14 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 103%
Careplus Sfl $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Ndms Definitive Care $14 103%
Oscar $14 - $19 103%
Prominence Healthfirst $14 103%
Sunshine State $14 - $15 103%
United $14 - $111 103%
Veterans Evaluation Services $14 103%
Wellmed $14 103%
Align $15 110%
Centurion $15 110%
Cigna $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%
Simply Healthcare $17 125%
Solis Health Plan $20 147%
Freedom Health $21 - $39 154%
Optimum $21 154%
Avmed $32 - $123 235%
Simply Healthcare Plans $32 235%
Molina $47 - $66 345%
Health Sun Health Plan $52 382%
Aids Healthcare $54 - $295 396%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $57 418%
United Ppo $58 426%
Sunshine State Health Plan $64 470%
Health Care District $123 902%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction $123 902%
Plotkin Health $123 902%
Prime Health Sherriff $123 902%
Corvel Corporation $137 1005%
Careworks (Rockport) $140 1027%
Prime Health $140 1027%
Medica Healthcare $143 1049%
Multiplan $184 - $209 1350%
Healthy Palm Beaches $550 4035%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals