Prices at 3 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $417 — 26% above the US median ($331), roughly 8.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $417 | $372 | ★ 5/5 | — | 13.4% |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $417 | $372 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $483 | $190 | ★ 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 July 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 $417 — about 8.4× the Medicare rate ($49). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($99).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $641 list price could save about $224 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Ho, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 194 |
| Amanda Crawford, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 96 |
| Andre Fallavollita, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 69 |
| Jeffrey Arthur, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 51 |
| Frank Wydra, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 44 |
| Jamie Friedman, M.D. | Sports Medicine | Aurora, CO | 40 |
| Michael Messina | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 36 |
| Rebecca Zemel, PA | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 34 |
| Nathan Faulkner, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 34 |
| Rachel Mazza, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 33 |
| Kemp Knott, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 30 |
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