CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $76 (1473%)
Insurance Median: $15 (291%)
Cash: $76 (1473% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (291% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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 291% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 191%). 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
Aetna $5 - $11 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $168 97%
Humana $5 97%
Kaiser $5 - $63 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $8 97%
Centura Employee Plan $6 116%
Cigna $6 - $7 116%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $8 155%
Denver Public Schools $9 174%
Direct To Employer $9 - $76 174%
Denver Health $45 872%
Peak Health $74 1434%
Multiplan $134 - $162 2597%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals