CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $16 (117%)
Insurance Median: $34 (249%)
Cash: $16 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Fidelis $12 - $170 88%
Healthplus $12 - $170 88%
Healthfirst $13 - $170 95%
Centerlight $14 103%
Ghi $14 - $150 103%
Hip $14 - $150 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Wellcare $14 103%
Oxford $15 110%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $170 110%
1199 $19 139%
Metroplus $19 - $170 139%
Hamaspik $20 147%
Cigna $30 220%
Medicaid / KanCare $31 - $75 227%
Somos $33 - $102 242%
Aetna $34 - $238 249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $36 - $45 264%
Magnacare $71 - $139 521%
Amida $80 - $83 587%
Multiplan $111 - $186 814%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals