Prices at 35 hospitals in Colorado, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$18,722
Chargemaster (median)
$26,958
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,580
Medicare pays
$1,063
Typical cash range: $4,682 – $22,076.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health | Boulder, CO | $1,172 | $1,823 | ★ 4/5 | 133 min | 13.6% |
| Community Hospital | Grand Junction, CO | $18,722 | $11,158 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | 14.0% |
| Valley View Hospital Association | Glenwood Springs, CO | $22,914 | $11,951 | ★ 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.