Prices at 35 hospitals in Colorado, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,027
Chargemaster (median)
$1,192
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,345
Medicare pays
$540
Typical cash range: $682 – $3,697.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Hospital District | Rifle, CO | $596 | $2,114 | — | 107 min | 14.4% |
| Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital | Julesburg, CO | $1,027 | $924 | — | 132 min | 15.3% |
| Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc | Durango, CO | $4,365 | $2,496 | — | 97 min | 14.5% |
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. 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.