Centura Health-st Anthony Hospital
CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL in Lakewood, Colorado charges 8.2x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 78 analyzed procedures, making it a significant cost factor for patients seeking care.
Lakewood, CO 80228 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 4/5
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David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.
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Billing patterns — nonprofit-religious
Nonprofit religious hospitals, representing 203 facilities in the dataset, demonstrate an average markup of 5.4x Medicare rates, positioning them in the mid-range compared to other ownership types. These institutions typically maintain standardized charge structures across their health system networks, often reflecting their mission-driven approach to healthcare delivery. Patients at nonprofit religious hospitals may encounter charges above the benchmark for routine procedures, though many offer financial assistance programs and charity care policies that can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for qualifying individuals. Common billing patterns include transparent pricing for elective procedures and comprehensive financial counseling services. The potential difference between listed charges and actual patient responsibility can be substantial, particularly for uninsured patients who may qualify for sliding-scale payment options. Patients should inquire about available financial assistance programs during the admissions process, as these hospitals often have more flexible payment arrangements compared to for-profit facilities, reflecting their tax-exempt status and community benefit obligations.
Pricing grade
F
Very high
Avg markup vs Medicare
8.18x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
15.14x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
78
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
2.6%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 066 | $56,989 | $28,494 | — | 15.1x |
| FRACTURES OF HIP AND PELVIS WITHOUT MCC | 536 | $61,806 | $30,903 | — | 13.9x |
| ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITHOUT REHABILITATION THERAPY WITHOUT MCC | 897 | $67,204 | $33,602 | — | 12.6x |
| TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA <1 HOUR WITH CC | 086 | $93,356 | $46,678 | — | 11.7x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC | 309 | $48,224 | $24,112 | — | 10.6x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC | 641 | $52,962 | $26,481 | — | 10.5x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC | 310 | $36,570 | $18,285 | — | 10.5x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS | 065 | $65,203 | $32,601 | — | 10.4x |
| COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH CC | 454 | $442,133 | $221,067 | — | 10.4x |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $48,882 | $24,441 | — | 10.2x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $54,525 | $27,263 | — | 10.1x |
| PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE | 189 | $81,378 | $40,689 | — | 9.9x |
| OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC | 699 | $56,632 | $28,316 | — | 9.9x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $59,675 | $29,838 | — | 9.9x |
| PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC | 274 | $238,137 | $119,068 | — | 9.7x |
| PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MALIGNANCY WITH CC | 543 | $64,622 | $32,311 | — | 9.4x |
| PNEUMOTHORAX WITH CC | 200 | $62,986 | $31,493 | — | 9.3x |
| MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC | 552 | $56,713 | $28,357 | — | 9.3x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC | 287 | $62,774 | $31,387 | — | 9x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC | 378 | $58,604 | $29,302 | — | 9x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC | 481 | $119,027 | $59,514 | — | 8.9x |
| MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 331 | $96,399 | $48,200 | — | 8.9x |
| SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE | 312 | $54,268 | $27,134 | — | 8.8x |
| HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC | 522 | $125,469 | $62,735 | — | 8.8x |
| EXTENSIVE O.R. PROCEDURES UNRELATED TO PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WITH MCC | 981 | $296,185 | $148,093 | — | 8.7x |
| ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC | 267 | $316,234 | $158,117 | — | 8.7x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITHOUT MCC | 247 | $103,832 | $51,916 | — | 8.7x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC | 064 | $108,064 | $54,032 | — | 8.6x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC | 689 | $66,545 | $33,272 | — | 8.4x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC | 389 | $45,011 | $22,505 | — | 8.3x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $71,247 | $35,624 | — | 8.3x |
| OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 314 | $148,769 | $74,384 | — | 8.2x |
| CARDIAC VALVE AND OTHER MAJOR CARDIOTHORACIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION | 220 | $289,837 | $144,919 | — | 8.2x |
| MAJOR CHEST PROCEDURES WITH CC | 164 | $135,600 | $67,800 | — | 8x |
| MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 329 | $262,923 | $131,462 | — | 8x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $55,882 | $27,941 | — | 8x |
| LOWER EXTREMITY AND HUMERUS PROCEDURES EXCEPT HIP, FOOT AND FEMUR WITH CC | 493 | $123,998 | $61,999 | — | 8x |
| SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC | 460 | $208,228 | $104,114 | — | 7.8x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITH MCC OR 4+ ARTERIES O | 246 | $171,614 | $85,807 | — | 7.8x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH MCC | 480 | $160,223 | $80,111 | — | 7.8x |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH CC | 683 | $48,311 | $24,156 | — | 7.8x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $71,737 | $35,869 | — | 7.8x |
| MAJOR CHEST TRAUMA WITH CC | 184 | $53,446 | $26,723 | — | 7.8x |
| ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 266 | $348,311 | $174,156 | — | 7.7x |
| OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH CC | 315 | $52,810 | $26,405 | — | 7.7x |
| OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 698 | $90,864 | $45,432 | — | 7.7x |
| TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA <1 HOUR WITH MCC | 085 | $135,474 | $67,737 | — | 7.6x |
| INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 853 | $277,679 | $138,839 | — | 7.5x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $65,103 | $32,551 | — | 7.5x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH CC | 178 | $52,819 | $26,410 | — | 7.4x |
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How CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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