Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $414 — 11% above the US median ($374), roughly 10.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $114 | $131 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $414 | $420 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $414 | $420 | — | — | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $1,767 | $185 | ★ 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 $414 — about 10.5× the Medicare rate ($39). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($79).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $637 list price could save about $223 (35%).
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 | 459 |
| Micol Rothman, MD | Endocrinology | Aurora, CO | 332 |
| Rustain Morgan, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 315 |
| Christine Swanson, M.D. | Endocrinology | Aurora, CO | 315 |
| Nana Appiawiah, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 214 |
| Siddhant Dash | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 205 |
| James Horton, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 193 |
| Michael Aidi, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 163 |
| James Korf, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 161 |
| James Walton, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 161 |
| Benton Johnson, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 140 |
| David Raban, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 125 |
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