Prices at 33 hospitals in Colorado, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$74
Chargemaster (median)
$204
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$33
Medicare pays
$38
Typical cash range: $58 – $206.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $56 | $37 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 14.5% |
| Prowers Medical Center | Lamar, CO | $62 | — | — | 133 min | — |
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $86 | $109 | ★ 5/5 | 103 min | 14.3% |
| Middle Park Medical Center | Kremmling, CO | $257 | $145 | — | 132 min | 14.9% |
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.