Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$27
Chargemaster (median)
$69
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$64
Medicare pays
$3
$13$361
Median cash $27 · Medicare $3 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $13 – $361. The median cash price is about 9.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $13 | $89 | — | — | — |
| Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $13 | $89 | ★ 5/5 | — | 13.4% |
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $42 | $39 | ★ 5/5 | 103 min | 14.3% |
| The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $497 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | 13.5% |
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.