Craig Hospital
3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113 · 122 Priced Procedures
Typical commercial prices here are 5% below the fair benchmark (0.95×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.
Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.
Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer
Craig Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.1× Medicare, divergence 0.92×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.95× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.
Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)
- Elective shoppable care is priced 5% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.95×)
- Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 94% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
- CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
- IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (71.2% AGB cap)
Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)
- Even at low-cost facilities (0.95× 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.
- Commercial insurance median sits at 0.95× Fair BaseRate (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
- Specialty infusion drugs (J-codes) average 1.4× Medicare — verify per-unit billing on itemized statements
- Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 10.0× Medicare (27¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)
Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.
Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.
Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.
Procedure Prices at Craig Hospital
High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 122 published procedures.
| Procedure & Billing Code | This Hospital | vs. Fair |
|---|---|---|
| Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: 322 | $49,600 | unverified |
| Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: 871 | $43,534 | 2.3× |
| Total hip replacement CPT Code: 27130 | $13,023 | 1.0× |
| Total knee replacement CPT Code: 27447 | $13,023 | 1.0× |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: 47562 | $6,132 | 1.0× |
| Breast lump removal CPT Code: 19120 | $3,972 | 1.0× |
| Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: 49505 | $3,632 | 1.0× |
| Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: 29881 | $3,319 | 1.0× |
| Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: 28296 | $3,319 | 1.0× |
| C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: 59510 | $2,437 | 0.8× |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: 66984 | $2,341 | 0.9× |
| Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: 59400 | $2,192 | 0.8× |
| Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: G0390 | $1,352 | 0.9× |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: 45380 | $1,214 | 1.0× |
| Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: 45378 | $943 | 1.0× |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: 43239 | $920 | 0.9× |
| Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: 95810 | $871 | 0.9× |
| Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: G0260 | $716 | 0.8× |
| Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: 93306 | $554 | 1.0× |
| Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: 96138 | $453 | 1.1× |
| Blood transfusion CPT Code: 36430 | $448 | 0.9× |
| CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: 74177 | $354 | 0.8× |
| MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: 70553 | $354 | 0.7× |
| Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: 90375 | $275 | 0.9× |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: 94640 | $222 | 1.1× |
Audit a Bill or Quote at Craig Hospital (Zero PHI Required)
Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $84,768
At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (71.2% of gross = $84,768).
Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible
Ask Craig Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.
Negotiate Toward $17,936 Fair BaseRate ($12,807 Medicare)
Your bill ($119,040) is $101,104 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($17,936) and 9.3× the $12,807 Medicare rate.
Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)
Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (71.2% 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.
How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings
2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Craig Hospital.
Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)
Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings
Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.