CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $862
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $862. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$862

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: $862 (16705%)
Insurance Median: $15 (291%)
Cash: $862 (16705% 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
Cigna $3 - $552 58%
Aetna $5 - $455 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $638 97%
Bright Health $5 - $259 97%
Delaware Life Insurance $5 97%
Devoted Health $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Kaiser $5 - $306 97%
Mutual Of Omaha $5 97%
Rocky Mountain Health $5 97%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $5 97%
Total Longterm Care $5 97%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 97%
United $5 - $388 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $14 271%
Multiplan $15 - $776 291%
Vail Health $131 2539%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $362 7016%
Western Plains Community Health $561 10872%
Northcare $604 11705%
Physician Health Partners $604 11705%
Medical Development International $690 13372%
Prime Health $776 15039%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals