CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Hospital Pavia Arecibo

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Hospital Pavia Arecibo is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carretera 129 Km.1 Avenida San Luis, Arecibo, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $51 (374%)
Insurance Median: $18 (132%)
Cash: $51 (374% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (132% 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 $13 - $16 95%
Mso $13 - $16 95%
Plan Auxilio Mutuo $13 95%
Plan De Salud Menonita $13 - $18 95%
Triple S $13 - $18 95%
Aarp $17 125%
Acaa $17 125%
Ch $17 125%
Humana $17 - $18 125%
Mcs $17 - $18 125%
Tricare $17 125%
Va $17 125%
Bl $18 132%
Mapfre $18 132%
Privado $18 132%
Auxilio Platino $19 139%
Comerciales $19 139%
Hospicio $19 139%
Mc $19 139%
Medicare (plans) $19 139%
Prossam $19 139%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $22 161%
Cigna $35 257%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carretera 129 Km.1 Avenida San Luis, Arecibo, PR 00612
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals