CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Parkview Medical Center, Inc is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 6.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $46 (891%)

Insurance Median: $31 (601%)

Cash: $46 (891% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (601% 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 601% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 501%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Cigna	$3 - $6	58%
Aetna	$5 - $40	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $31	97%
Cms	$5	97%
Humana	$5	97%
Kaiser	$5 - $67	97%
Select Health	$5 - $63	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $71	97%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$13 - $33	252%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$24 - $61	465%
Multiplan/Phcs	$30 - $74	581%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$32 - $81	620%
First Health	$33 - $84	640%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $46.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkview Medical Center, Inc is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.