Prices at 4 hospitals in Denver, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,904
Chargemaster (median)
$2,720
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,151
Medicare pays
$522
Typical cash range: $1,904 – $1,904.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | $1,904 | $1,730 | — | — | — |
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.