Prices at 4 hospitals in Denver, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,315
Chargemaster (median)
$4,506
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,344
Medicare pays
$172
Typical cash range: $1,806 – $2,823.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $1,679 | $2,992 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 14.5% |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | $2,951 | $2,585 | — | — | — |
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.