CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Bella Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Bella Vista Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $21 (154%)
Insurance Median: $17 (125%)
Cash: $21 (154% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (125% 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
First Medical Vital $13 95%
Plan Salud Menonita Vital $13 - $14 95%
Champva $14 103%
Medicare (plans) $14 103%
Preferred Medical Choice(Pmc) $14 103%
Tricare $14 103%
Triple S Advantage $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 103%
Plan Salud Menonita $17 125%
Servicios De Salud Bella Vista $17 125%
Asociacion Maestros (Prossam) $18 132%
International Medical Card $18 132%
Triple S $18 132%
Triple S Vital $20 147%
Acaa $23 - $28 169%
Mapfre Life Insurance Life Insurance $27 198%
Fondo Del Seguro Del Estado $28 205%
Mcs $32 235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR 00681
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals