Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,854 — 52% above the US median ($1,223), roughly 4.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $1,854 | $1,960 | ★ 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. Data last updated August 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 $1,854 — about 4.9× the Medicare rate ($378). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($757).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,297 list price could save about $3,443 (65%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asif Husain, MD | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 40 |
| Anthony Madrid, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 26 |
| Anthony Madrid, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 25 |
| Asif Husain, MD | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 24 |
| Katherine Scholand, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 18 |
| David Cristin, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Aurora, CO | 13 |
| Ariana Greenwood, MD | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 12 |
| Mihir Wagh, MD | Gastroenterology | Aurora, CO | 11 |
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