US Health Care Costs

University of Colorado Hospital Authority

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 · (720) 848-0000

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$14what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$598.2Mnet income, all sources
−1.1%margin on patient care alone
$99.1Mcost of charity care (4.6% of costs)
$83.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
773beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871327$154,833$23,019
Heart failure, with major complications 291117$101,126$15,515
Lung infection, with major complications 177112$124,317$18,820
Pneumonia, with major complications 193108$89,953$14,835
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16497$147,025$26,143
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02584$313,220$45,078
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69882$123,527$18,738
Bowel surgery, with complications 33071$157,667$27,228
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64071$109,733$15,864
Respiratory failure 18968$99,035$14,668
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84765$69,670$14,221
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26762$401,813$46,227
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85361$434,916$59,021
Stomach and digestive disorders 39259$111,641$17,508
Sepsis 87259$74,381$11,779
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21958$528,968$79,829
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69958$79,241$12,119
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64157$64,011$9,625
Kidney failure, with complications 68354$68,882$10,822
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45453$465,455$65,620
Kidney Transplant 65253$426,293$36,682
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48151$152,790$22,794
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31449$144,931$23,358
Urinary tract infection 69049$58,098$9,732
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46048$295,102$39,369
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37847$72,581$11,630
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22046$339,841$51,975
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32946$307,521$49,466
Seizures 10145$76,451$10,630
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30944$52,757$9,187
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65444$160,278$27,752
Stroke, with major complications 06442$182,317$24,234
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20541$133,860$21,772
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37741$111,321$19,285
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02738$174,199$25,080
Kidney failure, with major complications 68238$146,892$17,990
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32736$201,049$27,972
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39336$146,785$20,067
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84036$253,942$35,176
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06535$88,365$11,479
Anemia and blood disorders 81235$100,086$12,369
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91935$180,223$26,911
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27434$229,986$31,136
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47234$221,628$32,180
Heart attack, with major complications 28033$103,023$16,584
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64433$84,256$12,894
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84633$149,592$26,510
Fainting 31232$80,786$10,543
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17531$96,304$15,497
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39131$131,117$17,220
Other digestive problems, with complications 39431$59,299$11,248
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00330$1,527,176$251,862
COPD, with major complications 19030$110,002$11,546
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38930$74,463$10,603
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37229$82,856$12,446
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44129$152,686$22,914
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$232,776$28,792
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43528$137,664$20,259
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44528$86,293$12,068
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60328$59,317$11,047
Seizures with Mcc 10027$153,723$21,189
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40627$230,992$30,146
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46727$190,207$33,148
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02326$399,551$56,452
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16326$321,928$51,197
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20826$209,570$28,488
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52226$148,108$22,488
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09225$97,262$11,575
Pneumonia, with complications 19425$69,099$9,879
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31525$94,444$11,618
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33125$87,139$19,067
Major Bladder Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 65524$141,429$22,732
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83424$301,200$55,902
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87024$526,201$74,628
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32623$528,817$69,501
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45323$627,059$99,065
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 61423$89,613$23,584
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68923$93,894$12,392
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81123$158,772$20,081
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05422$192,724$19,604
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40522$439,763$66,696
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44222$85,782$12,591
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44422$127,258$19,366
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51922$137,935$20,892
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16521$97,187$18,779
Irregular heartbeat 31021$33,366$7,109
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65721$123,958$19,249
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02620$205,071$30,735
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05720$121,877$16,257
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09120$205,579$27,545
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25220$264,480$36,281
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27020$424,418$58,417
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51620$168,075$23,057
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64320$117,520$18,887
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85620$406,069$46,276
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85720$158,668$24,986
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86320$85,584$12,352
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01819$2,134,817$323,600
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02919$248,239$35,877
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27319$311,768$44,504
Heart attack, with complications 28119$88,317$15,049
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43819$156,884$21,539
Hip or knee replacement 47019$146,997$19,575
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 74219$114,224$18,617
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23518$336,406$62,685
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$166,536$18,088
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43218$178,001$23,693
Back problems (no surgery) 55218$94,922$11,838
Diabetes, with complications 63818$70,085$11,041
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 92818$389,787$74,315
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16717$100,309$18,839
Lung infection, with complications 17817$83,541$11,702
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$135,584$19,660
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26617$532,983$59,282
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46417$303,491$48,502
Cellulitis with Mcc 60217$149,190$19,749
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73717$153,382$22,249
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86217$98,499$19,296
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92017$67,582$11,970
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00116$1,980,369$325,486
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16616$218,380$47,912
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29216$65,403$10,500
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37116$124,581$19,354
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38816$131,510$17,679
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42716$554,521$83,995
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45716$404,226$65,674
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46816$129,584$25,917
Coagulation Disorders 81316$233,097$46,510
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05615$121,221$23,151
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19615$142,007$21,343
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43915$83,827$10,752
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45615$847,703$100,024
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47815$204,446$26,742
Diabetes, with major complications 63715$162,317$20,087
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65015$518,214$44,866
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66015$136,786$15,358
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83715$157,471$48,961
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84115$163,427$18,120
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07114$134,673$11,268
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26914$332,867$40,642
Heart stent 32214$196,044$19,638
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 61514$82,202$16,622
Female Reproductive System Reconstructive Procedures 74814$87,116$14,194
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98114$504,053$66,871
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00413$731,641$125,466
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 01413$672,968$121,176
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07013$248,598$25,834
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24313$188,059$22,858
Heart catheterization 28713$118,072$12,765
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30813$94,622$13,595
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32113$238,537$32,758
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35413$92,311$19,085
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48013$264,962$26,932
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65913$251,800$31,169
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Cc 81513$81,053$12,492
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18412$85,763$12,242
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$59,277$12,950
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33612$118,370$21,851
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46912$470,692$87,976
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Mcc or Disc Device or Neurostimulator 51812$204,037$35,651
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$254,701$40,876
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy Without Cc/Mcc 74312$92,648$12,217
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80912$157,089$19,800
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90712$297,572$45,449
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23611$265,762$40,636
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 45911$439,051$55,035
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49311$175,805$25,463
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54211$252,671$18,905

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