Prices at 36 hospitals in Colorado, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,557
Chargemaster (median)
$5,113
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,466
Medicare pays
$306
Typical cash range: $490 – $13,568. The median cash price is about 8.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prowers Medical Center | Lamar, CO | $405 | — | — | 133 min | — |
| Grand River Hospital District | Rifle, CO | $687 | $3,205 | — | 107 min | 14.4% |
| Boulder Community Health | Boulder, CO | $4,426 | $3,551 | ★ 4/5 | 133 min | 13.6% |
| Valley View Hospital Association | Glenwood Springs, CO | $17,486 | $3,963 | ★ 4/5 | 154 min | 14.2% |
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.