Prices at 3 hospitals in Denver, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,202
Chargemaster (median)
$9,148
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,955
Medicare pays
$898
Typical cash range: $3,202 – $3,202. The median cash price is about 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $3,202 | $3,511 | ★ 3/5 | 211 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.