Prices at 26 hospitals in Colorado, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $59 — 27% below the US median ($81).
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $59 | $61 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $59 | $61 | — | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | $59 | $61 | — | — | — |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO | $121 | $112 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $235 | $265 | ★ 5/5 | 102 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.
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