CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Boston Medical Center-Brighton

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Boston Medical Center-Brighton is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Cambridge Street, Nevins Building, Brighton, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $26 (191%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $26 (191% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (103% 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
Fallon Healthcre Aco [1121] $12 88%
Hlth New England Aco [1123] $12 88%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Aco [1120] $12 88%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Mcd Mnged [1107] $12 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 88%
Tufts Together Aco [1122] $12 88%
Tufts Together Mco [1125] $12 88%
Wellsense Alli Aco [1118] $12 88%
Wellsense Essential Mco [1101] $12 88%
Aetna $14 - $40 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $34 103%
Cca [1215] $14 103%
Eternalhealth [1227] $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Neighborhood Pace [1206] $14 103%
Senior Whole Health [1210] $14 103%
Ubh Hphc [8016] $14 103%
United Community Plan [1202] $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 103%
Veterans Admin [9003] $14 103%
Zzzcca Onecare [1216] $14 103%
Zzzcovid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [500010] $14 103%
Cigna $15 - $41 110%
Fallon [8008] $18 132%
Unicare [8004] $24 176%
Wellpoint [2034] $24 176%
Tufts [8002] $36 - $41 264%
Meritain Health [1023] $40 293%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009] $44 323%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Prime [7003] $44 323%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care [8001] $50 367%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003] $475 3485%
Hsn Confidential [4007] $475 3485%
Hsn Dental [4006] $475 3485%
Hsn Partial [4002] $475 3485%
Hsn [4001] $475 3485%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Cambridge Street, Nevins Building, Brighton, MA 02135
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals