Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $490 — 111% above the US median ($232), roughly 3.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $157 | $181 | ★ 5/5 | 103 min | 14.3% |
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $490 | $256 | ★ 5/5 | — | 13.4% |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $490 | $256 | — | — | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $856 | $409 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | 13.5% |
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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $490 — about 3.5× the Medicare rate ($140). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($281).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $754 list price could save about $264 (35%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Aurora
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Karsh, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 987 |
| Monica Montgomery, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 405 |
| Lindsey Guthals, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 362 |
| Jean Bogar, L.C.S.W. | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 338 |
| Laurel Glickman, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 329 |
| Suzannah Hart, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 201 |
| Cari Friedman, L.C.S.W. | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 173 |
| Jayne Lane, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 165 |
| Mary O'hara, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Aurora, CO | 159 |
| Jodie Benabe, PSY. D. | Psychologist, Clinical | Aurora, CO | 141 |
| Catherine De Vilder | Licensed Professional Counselor | Aurora, CO | 141 |
| Melissa Lacelle | Psychologist, Clinical | Aurora, CO | 137 |
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