How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Boulder Community Health?

Boulder Community Health in Boulder, CO currently has 142 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Boulder Community Health's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Boulder Community Health's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Boulder Community Health's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Boulder Community Health an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 139 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-09-16

Boulder Community Health

4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304 · 142 Priced Procedures · 80% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

0.96×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 4% below the fair benchmark (0.96×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

81/100 · Corroborated

81/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 51% of the Time

File Completeness60

Price Logic90

Peer Alignment68

Clean Billing89

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.96× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Boulder Community Health prices shoppable and inpatient services (0.9× to 1.2× Medicare, divergence 1.33×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.96× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#18 of 64 in CO · 26th State Percentile#1,021 of 3,385 in U.S. · 30th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 4% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.96×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 51% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 80% patient recommendation (75/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (23.3% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.96× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (0.8×) & laboratory (1.1×) services average 1.33× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.9×)
Even at low-cost facilities (0.96× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 15.6× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.9× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.33× Divergence

1.2× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+10% Upper Tail

Q25 0.75× · Q50 0.97× · Q75 1.07×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.9× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.6× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.1× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.6× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

51% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 75/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Boulder Community Health

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 142 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$50,473	$30,775	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$30,738	$19,087	1.6×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$30,529	$19,432	1.6×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$27,987	$17,936	1.6×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$13,588	$13,523	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$12,917	$8,223	1.6×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$5,820	$3,009	$1,453	2.1×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$17,379	$2,914	$2,975	1.0×
Behavioral health counseling (per session) HCPCS Code: `H0008`	—	$2,725	$257	unverified
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$2,388	$2,653	$2,680	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$1,534	$3,372	0.5×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$1,427	$855	1.7×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$1,312	$3,446	0.4×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$1,274	$1,274	$13,413	0.1×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$1,066	$2,540	0.4×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,944	$894	$1,256	0.7×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$4,140	$853	$1,021	0.8×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$652	$652	$6,109	0.1×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$519	$519	$3,629	0.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$2,547	$471	$498	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$400	$987	0.4×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$417	$417	$3,875	0.1×
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	—	$358	$364	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,710	$380	$511	0.7×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	—	$311	$343	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,240	$335	$448	0.7×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$2,964	$287	$322	0.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$180	$304	$981	0.3×
Behavioral health counseling (group) HCPCS Code: `H0009`	—	$254	$269	0.9×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$200	$223	$86	2.6×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$641	$220	$185	1.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$2,821	$244	$272	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,240	$252	$303	0.8×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,710	$254	$338	0.8×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,710	$254	$343	0.7×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,710	$260	$369	0.7×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$675	$199	$181	1.1×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$324	$165	$148	1.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$2,240	$187	$242	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,240	$191	$258	0.7×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	—	$202	$406	0.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$5,136	$217	$583	0.4×
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	—	$150	$88	1.7×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$428	$170	$173	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$819	$140	$123	1.1×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$267	$140	$151	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$303	$150	$166	0.9×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$143	$231	0.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$541	$97	$86	1.1×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$560	$98	$87	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$146	$121	$110	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$268	$133	$123	1.1×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$1,589	$126	$132	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$2,095	$120	$134	0.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$2,240	$144	$166	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$1,976	$114	$130	0.9×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$2,240	$139	$163	0.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$2,073	$139	$167	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$2,240	$137	$169	0.8×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$110	$107	1.0×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$111	$114	1.0×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,240	$136	$168	0.8×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	—	$126	$157	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$1,772	$99	$126	0.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$2,073	$114	$160	0.7×
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$93	$140	0.7×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$632	$345	$347	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$270	$192	$203	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$117	$116	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$137	$140	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$116	$107	$111	1.0×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$295	$74	$128	0.6×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$42	$35	1.2×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$163	$60	$51	1.2×
Behavioral health outpatient services HCPCS Code: `H2015`	—	$28	$16	1.8×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$148	$52	$45	1.2×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$242	$31	$27	1.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$156	$43	$38	1.1×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$148	$45	$40	1.1×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$63	$55	$56	1.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$515	$50	$100	0.5×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$75	$395	0.2×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$70	$16	$14	1.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$148	$37	$33	1.1×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$148	$42	$38	1.1×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$31	$36	$33	1.1×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$148	$41	$38	1.1×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$121	$51	$48	1.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$148	$37	$35	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$121	$51	$49	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$121	$51	$49	1.0×
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	—	$65	$65	1.0×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	—	$72	$100	0.7×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$148	$35	$34	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$767	$59	$93	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$1,519	$63	$112	0.6×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$851	$48	$93	0.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$767	$47	$93	0.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$725	$46	$93	0.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$790	$43	$92	0.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$725	$43	$92	0.5×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$111	$14	$11	1.3×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$725	$38	$93	0.4×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$72	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$83	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$80	$17	$14	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$77	$31	$31	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$88	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$61	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$28	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$18	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$151	$16	$16	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$93	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$28	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$129	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$77	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$89	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$27	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$26	$19	$19	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$29	$6	$6	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$183	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$231	$11	$11	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$26	$20	$20	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$27	$27	1.0×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$28	$34	0.8×
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	—	$11	$16	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$287	$35	$201	0.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$84	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$24	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$87	$8	$8	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$133	$9	$9	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$21	$24	$25	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$73	$17	$18	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$45	$34	$37	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$50	$33	$39	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$21	$25	0.8×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$639	$28	$92	0.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$685	$33	$110	0.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$43	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$40	$2	$3	0.7×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$116	$12	$46	0.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$419	$14	$64	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 142 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 23.3%

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CMS CCN: 060027

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $50,473

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Boulder Community Health’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $28,224 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $28,224

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (23.3% of gross = $28,224).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Boulder Community Health's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$90,360 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($121,135) is $90,360 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 5.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 840175870

Filing Period: 193907

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (23.3% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite75/100

Would Recommend80%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)78%

Median ER Wait133 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionbetter

Hip/Knee Complication Rate4.1%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,073 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Boulder Community Health.

Price Index: 0.66× regional baseline

Quality: 79/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Colorado Access

-47.1%

Median Household Income$102,772U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share4.4%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 81/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 060027 EIN 840175870

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