Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,245
Chargemaster (median)
$6,415
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,737
Medicare pays
$294
Typical cash range: $2,245 – $2,245. The median cash price is about 7.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $2,245 | $3,259 | ★ 5/5 | 103 min | 14.3% |
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.