CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Memorial Hospital West

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $377
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Memorial Hospital West is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $377 (2766%)
Insurance Median: $17 (125%)
Cash: $377 (2766% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (125% 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
Aetna $2 - $425 15%
Amerihealth Caritas $2 - $171 15%
Avmed $2 - $328 15%
Cigna $2 - $294 15%
Community Care Plan $2 - $181 15%
Molina $2 - $192 15%
Employers Health Network $3 - $341 22%
Health Value Management $4 - $373 29%
Sunshine $4 - $448 29%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $427 29%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $6 - $640 44%
Allianz $7 - $694 51%
Axis $7 - $694 51%
Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company $7 - $694 51%
Dimension Health $7 - $720 51%
Global Health Claims $7 - $907 51%
Global Medical Management $7 - $694 51%
Global Reach Health $7 - $694 51%
National Healthcare Solutions $7 - $694 51%
Plotkin $7 - $694 51%
Quality Health Management $7 - $694 51%
Quebec Inc $7 - $694 51%
Star Healthcare Network $7 - $694 51%
World Medical Care $7 - $694 51%
Worldwide Managed Care Partners $7 - $694 51%
Worldwide Medical Assurance $7 - $694 51%
Gallagher Bassett $8 - $854 59%
Health Sun $8 - $800 59%
Wellcare $14 - $15 103%
Florida Community Care $15 110%
Humana $15 110%
Solis Health Plan $15 110%
Florida Pace Centers $16 117%
Align Senior Care $17 125%
Longevity $17 125%
Prime Health Services $129 946%
Corvel $144 1056%
Employers Choice Network $144 1056%
First Health $144 1056%
Broward County $718 - $2,726 5268%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals