Prices at 4 hospitals in Denver, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$848
Chargemaster (median)
$960
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$360
Medicare pays
$107
Typical cash range: $247 – $2,118.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $130 | $193 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 14.5% |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | $522 | $485 | — | — | — |
| Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's | Denver, CO | $1,174 | $317 | ★ 2/5 | 117 min | 15.4% |
| Hca Healthone Rose | Denver, CO | $2,523 | $402 | ★ 4/5 | 129 min | 14.6% |
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.