CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, ferritin (iron stores)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 82728 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82728
  • Insurance Median: $90
  • Cash Discount Price: $217
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.63, this hospital’s rate is 6.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$90

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: $217 (1592%)
Insurance Median: $90 (660%)
Cash: $217 (1592% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $90 (660% 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 660% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 560%). 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
Amerigroup $11 - $14 81%
Centennial Care $11 81%
St David’S Hospice $11 - $14 81%
United $11 - $334 81%
Western Sky Community Care $11 - $14 81%
Aetna $12 - $14 88%
El Paso First Health Plans $12 88%
Superior Health Plan $12 - $45 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $103 95%
Molina Healthcare $13 - $28 95%
Alignment Health Plan $14 103%
American Health Plan Of Texas $14 103%
Arcadian Health Plan $14 103%
Cigna $14 - $80 103%
Clover Insurance Company $14 103%
Devoted Health $14 103%
Humana $14 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $14 103%
Shared Health $14 103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $14 103%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $34 103%
Wellcare Of Tx $14 103%
Wellmed $14 103%
Imperial Insurance $15 110%
Pyramid Life $15 110%
Triwest Health Alliance $15 110%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $16 117%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $16 117%
Bravo Health $18 132%
Corvel Corporation $27 198%
Bienvivir Senior Health $34 - $126 249%
Healthcare Highways $39 - $142 286%
Oscar $46 337%
First Health $90 - $334 660%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $90 - $408 660%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $92 - $512 675%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $100 - $371 734%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $100 - $371 734%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $111 - $408 814%
Advantage Care Network $121 - $445 888%
El Paso First Health Plan $121 - $445 888%
Prime Health $121 - $445 888%
Texas Workforce Commission $127 - $467 932%
Multiplan $131 - $482 961%
Phcs $131 - $482 961%
Integrated Medical Systems $141 - $519 1034%
Samsa $141 - $519 1034%
Danmark - International Contract $151 - $556 1108%
Galaxy Health Network $151 - $556 1108%
Medcorp Southwest $161 - $594 1181%
Usa Managed Care $165 - $705 1211%
Affiliated Healthcare $171 - $631 1255%
National Provider Network $181 - $668 1328%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals