CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Sky Ridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $712
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Sky Ridge Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $712. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$712

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $712 (13798%)

Insurance Median: $13 (252%)

Cash: $712 (13798% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 - $456	58%
Aetna	$5 - $376	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $527	97%
Bright Health	$5 - $214	97%
Delaware Life Insurance	$5	97%
Devoted Health	$5	97%
Humana	$5	97%
Innovage Pace	$5	97%
Kaiser	$5 - $253	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 - $320	97%
Wellcare	$5	97%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$14	271%
Multiplan	$15 - $641	291%
Vail Health	$108	2093%
Western Plains Community Health	$463	8973%
Northcare	$498	9651%
Physician Health Partners	$498	9651%
Medical Development International	$569	11027%
Prime Health	$641	12422%

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 $712.
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 Sky Ridge Medical Center 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.