Prices at 4 hospitals in Denver, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$40
Chargemaster (median)
$82
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$63
Medicare pays
$11
Typical cash range: $36 – $44.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $35 | $49 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 14.5% |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | $44 | $49 | — | — | — |
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.