CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Susoni is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $53 (389%)
Insurance Median: $19 (139%)
Cash: $53 (389% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (139% 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
Aarp $17 125%
Bl $18 132%
First Medical $18 132%
Hospicio $18 132%
Humana $18 - $20 132%
Plan De Salud Menonita $18 132%
Triple S $18 - $19 132%
Aetna $19 139%
Mcs $19 - $40 139%
Tricare $19 139%
Ch $20 147%
Comerciales $20 147%
Medicare (plans) $20 147%
Mso $20 147%
Va $20 147%
Prossam $24 176%
Mapfre $27 198%
Cigna $40 293%
Mc $40 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Calle Palma Num 55, Arecibo, PR 00612
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals