How many shoppable procedure prices are published for The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital?

The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital in Aurora, CO currently has 123 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.6× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital 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 Proprietary 326 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-09-01

The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 · 123 Priced Procedures · 58% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.65×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +65% above the fair benchmark (1.65×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

74/100 · Corroborated

74/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 3% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic96

Peer Alignment60

Clean Billing93

Real Cash Discount6

High Price · Lower Safety

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.65× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +67% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures at 4.6× Medicare (median 1.57× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +67% to 2.62× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#52 of 64 in CO · 79th State Percentile#2,818 of 3,385 in U.S. · 83rd National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.94× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 3% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 58% patient recommendation (61/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.2× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.57× Fair BaseRate (4.6× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.62×) jump +67% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.57×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 18.6× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

4.6× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.52× Divergence

2.4× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+67% Upper Tail

Q25 0.94× · Q50 1.57× · Q75 2.62×

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

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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

4.6× MedicareWatchout

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

2.2× MedicareFair

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.6× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

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

2.6× MedicareFair

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

3% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 61/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 123 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$21,585	$13,413	1.6×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$22,609	$12,407	$1,453	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$9,252	$6,109	1.5×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$7,479	$2,680	2.8×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$7,479	$2,975	2.5×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$6,719	$2,540	2.6×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$5,981	$3,629	1.6×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$5,865	$3,875	1.5×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$19,161	$5,579	$1,021	unverified
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$5,268	$30,775	0.2×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$5,232	$3,446	1.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$8,280	$4,330	$272	unverified
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$10,211	$4,246	$369	unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$3,904	$1,256	3.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$7,410	$3,335	$583	unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$3,090	$981	3.1×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$3,090	$987	3.1×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$3,100	$8,223	0.4×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$3,100	$19,087	unverified
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,909	$855	3.4×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$2,867	$19,432	0.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$6,914	$2,517	$498	5.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$10,278	$2,222	$322	unverified
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$5,086	$2,136	$130	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$4,158	$1,746	$134	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$3,220	$1,610	$126	unverified
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$3,326	$1,497	$132	unverified
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$12,575	$1,116	$511	2.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$9,476	$1,141	$448	unverified
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$2,673	$1,069	$93	unverified
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$4,722	$1,055	$151	unverified
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$2,497	$999	$92	unverified
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$2,065	$826	$92	unverified
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$1,931	$772	$93	unverified
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$10,113	$672	$343	unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$7,943	$687	$167	unverified
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$9,198	$677	$169	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$10,109	$650	$338	1.9×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$9,198	$674	$168	unverified
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$639	$395	1.6×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$10,452	$604	$258	unverified
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$1,245	$605	$64	unverified
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$1,444	$606	$231	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$9,198	$552	$160	3.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$7,804	$544	$303	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$9,476	$507	$242	unverified
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$1,674	$502	$148	unverified
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$997	$498	$173	unverified
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$5,296	$467	$166	unverified
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$1,312	$481	$123	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$7,804	$437	$163	unverified
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$856	$428	$181	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$958	$431	$86	unverified
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$856	$370	$185	unverified
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$856	$385	$166	unverified
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$817	$359	$201	1.8×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$472	$283	$100	2.8×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$287	$17,936	unverified
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$6,396	$245	$112	2.2×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$382	$182	$34	5.4×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$3,810	$200	$93	2.2×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$2,528	$182	$93	2.0×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$205	$128	1.6×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$356	$160	$33	4.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$356	$178	$38	4.7×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$304	$152	$35	4.3×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$304	$152	$38	4.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$2,208	$172	$93	unverified
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$1,931	$185	$110	unverified
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$241	$120	$40	3.0×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$1,425	$140	$92	1.5×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$353	$106	$51	2.1×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$127	$82	$86	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$2,091	$946	$347	unverified
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$1,735	$781	$9	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$772	$494	$203	2.4×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$869	$400	$140	unverified
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$1,206	$362	$111	unverified
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$1,521	$269	$116	2.3×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$790	$163	$56	unverified
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$1,713	$70	$31	2.3×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$136	$87	$39	2.2×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	—	$100	$37	unverified
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$78	$61	$35	1.7×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$353	$72	$45	1.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$76	$49	1.6×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$175	$76	$48	unverified
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$151	$73	$49	unverified
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	—	$31	$7	4.4×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$1,448	$43	$19	2.3×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$1,197	$45	$20	2.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	—	$14	$5	2.8×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$1,747	$39	$18	2.2×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$131	$45	$25	1.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$226	$46	$38	1.2×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$104	$61	$123	0.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$71	$41	$87	0.5×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$88	$51	$110	0.5×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	$11	$4	2.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$365	$12	$5	2.4×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$1,128	$7	$3	2.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$619	$14	$6	2.3×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$984	$32	$14	2.3×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$2,034	$25	$11	2.3×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$908	$34	$15	2.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$908	$46	$46	1.0×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$1,658	$20	$9	2.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$2,221	$31	$14	2.2×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$520	$11	$5	2.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$520	$11	$5	2.2×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$1,210	$35	$16	2.2×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$1,713	$19	$9	2.1×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$233	$6	$3	2.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$8	$8	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$26	$27	1.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$294	$13	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$25	$27	0.9×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$54	$12	$5	unverified
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$410	$9	$4	unverified
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$1,195	$23	$10	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	—	$16	$7	unverified
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$580	$32	$7	unverified
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	—	—	$11	—

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 123 total

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CMS CCN: 060100

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Fair BaseRate™ $13,413

Medicare Rate $13,117

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Insurer Median $21,585

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital’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

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Negotiate Toward $13,413 Fair BaseRate ($13,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($51,804) is $38,391 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($13,413) and 3.9× the $13,117 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

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

EIN: 841321373

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite61/100

Would Recommend58%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)59%

Median ER Wait140 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionbetter

Hip/Knee Complication Rate3.4%

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 (773 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

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital.

Price Index: 1.17× regional baseline

Quality: 53/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Humana

-70.5%

Mutual of Omaha

-65.5%

WellCare

-49.5%

Rocky Mountain Health Plan

-43.4%

HealthPartners

+112.8%

Median Household Income$97,215U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.0%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 74/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 060100 EIN 841321373

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