Prices at 4 hospitals in Denver, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,910
Chargemaster (median)
$3,741
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,338
Medicare pays
$178
Typical cash range: $1,516 – $2,304.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $1,417 | $2,612 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 14.5% |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | $2,402 | $2,231 | — | — | — |
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.
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