CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Jacobi Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82728
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Jacobi Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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%)

Insurance Median: $55 (404%)

Ins. Median: $55 (404% 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 404% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 304%). 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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Billing Status

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$10 - $40	73%
Healthfirst	$11 - $125	81%
Elderplan	$14	103%
Fidelis	$14 - $125	103%
Magnacare	$16	117%
Villagecare Max	$16 - $49	117%
Oscar	$20	147%
Oxford	$20	147%
United	$20 - $69	147%
Centerlight	$29	213%
Cigna	$34	249%
Wellcare	$34	249%
Carelon	$37 - $55	271%
Emblem	$40 - $75	293%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $125	323%
Multiplan	$46	337%
Local 1199	$49	360%
Vnsny	$49 - $57	360%
Metroplus	$54 - $125	396%
Amidacare	$55	404%
Senior Whole Health	$55	404%
United Behavioral Health	$55 - $61	404%
Affinity	$57 - $125	418%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$57	418%

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 $X.
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 Jacobi Medical Center 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.