CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

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: $41 (301%)
Insurance Median: $14 (103%)
Cash: $41 (301% 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
Ghi $8 - $14 59%
Healthfirst $12 88%
Elderplan $13 95%
Fidelis $13 - $14 95%
Aetna $14 103%
Beacon Health Strategies $14 103%
Centerlight Healthcare $14 103%
Empire $14 - $25 103%
Hip $14 - $20 103%
Humana $14 103%
Metroplus $14 - $15 103%
Oscar $14 103%
Senior Whole Health $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $19 103%
Villagecaremax $14 103%
Vns $14 103%
Wellcare Of Ny $14 103%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $15 110%
Elderserve Health $16 117%
Hamaspik Choice $16 117%
Magnacare $16 117%
Centivo $17 125%
1199 National Benefit Fund $19 139%
Emblemhealth $21 154%
Empire Blue Priority $22 161%
Cigna $25 183%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 14028%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals