CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $233
Cash Discount Price: $195
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs is $233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 17.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 N 37Th Ave, Hollywood, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$233

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: $195 (1431%)

Insurance Median: $233 (1709%)

Cash: $195 (1431% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $233 (1709% 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 1709% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1609%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$8	59%
Miami Childrens Hp-All Plans	$8	59%
Sunshine Behav Mcaid	$8	59%
Bright Hlth Mcr Adv	$14	103%
Magellan Healthcare-All Plans	$149 - $184	1093%
Cigna	$174 - $215	1277%
Longevity Mcr Adv-All Plans	$233 - $288	1709%
Sunshine Behav Comm - All Other Plans	$233 - $288	1709%
Clear Spring Health-All Plans	$245 - $302	1798%
Aetna	$249 - $307	1827%
Hma Mcr Adv	$269 - $331	1974%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $195.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82728.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82728.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.