Prices at 38 hospitals in Colorado, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,231
Chargemaster (median)
$4,513
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,259
Medicare pays
$204
Typical cash range: $1,277 – $5,303.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Hospital District | Rifle, CO | $454 | $2,845 | — | 107 min | 14.4% |
| Valley View Hospital Association | Glenwood Springs, CO | $3,197 | $3,727 | ★ 4/5 | 154 min | 14.2% |
| Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc | Durango, CO | $5,265 | $3,480 | — | 97 min | 14.5% |
| Community Hospital | Grand Junction, CO | $5,319 | $3,480 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | 14.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.