Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $67 — 8% above the US median ($62), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $59 | $59 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $59 | $59 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $75 | $65 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $546 | $51 | ★ 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 $67 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($17). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($33).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $153 list price could save about $85 (56%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Mcmains, APRN-CNP | Nurse Practitioner | Aurora, CO | 112 |
| John Moore, P.A. | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 40 |
| Kelli Green, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Aurora, CO | 30 |
| Timothy Eldridge, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Aurora, CO | 13 |
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