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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Pricing Analysis

Aurora, CO

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Among the most expensive

Price Multiplier

163x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

12,913

78 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 163x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $16,300 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Cardioasst-method Circ Asst-intrl92970$143,364$163+$143,201
Radiant-endo Rpr Desc Thor Aorta Procedure33881$125,892$1,081+$124,811

About UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO charges 163x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 78 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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