Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $314 — 14% above the US median ($276), roughly 8.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $221 | $221 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $221 | $221 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $406 | $147 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $2,673 | $1,123 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | — |
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 October 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 $314 — about 8.5× the Medicare rate ($37). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($74).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $751 list price could save about $437 (58%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Durst, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 264 |
| Jason Leaseburg, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 222 |
| James Korf, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 168 |
| Corey Ho, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 152 |
| John Schilling, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 103 |
| Alexander Merkle, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 93 |
| Andre Fallavollita, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 66 |
| Kemp Knott, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 46 |
| Stuart Myers, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 25 |
| Erik Thelander, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Aurora, CO | 24 |
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