Prices at 3 hospitals in Colorado Springs, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $33 — 36% below the US median ($51), roughly 5.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs, CO | $33 | $9 | ★ 3/5 | 193 min | — |
| St Francis Hospital-Interquest | Colorado Springs, CO | $33 | $10 | — | 118 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 $33 — about 5.3× the Medicare rate ($6). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($12).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $81 list price could save about $49 (60%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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