Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority
CPT 99281 · Aurora, CO
These are University of Colorado Hospital Authority's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated November 1, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 11 Colorado hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $200.70, median $1,187.00, highest $1,683.45. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 0.0 mi | $447.20 | $688.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $1,463.22 | $1,463.22 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.3 mi | $1,187.00 | $1,187.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.2 mi | $1,316.75 | $1,316.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 9.8 mi | $206.38 | $589.63 | 2026-04-30 |
| HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | 9.8 mi | $1,683.45 | $1,683.45 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 9.8 mi | $1,573.03 | $1,573.03 | 2026-09-01 |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center Lone Tree, CO | 15.1 mi | $1,570.80 | $1,570.80 | 2026-09-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 99281 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB EMERG LEVEL 1 W/ FNE WO/EVID line 626872 | outpatient | $231.00 | $660.00 | $85.83 – $843.00 |
| HB EMERG LEVEL 1 W/ FNE WO/EVID line 2337 | inpatient | $231.00 | $660.00 | $159.19 – $396.00 |
| HB EMERG-LEVEL 1 line 631123 | inpatient | $231.00 | $660.00 | $159.19 – $396.00 |
| HB EMERG-LEVEL 1 line 1477017 | outpatient | $231.00 | $660.00 | $85.83 – $843.00 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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