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Cultured cartilage cell implant (MACI) cost in Colorado
Compare cash prices for cultured cartilage cell implant (maci) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $68,028 (most listed prices $30,421–$157,729).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $54,833
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYCTES, IMPLANT
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56,302
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB OR-CARTICEL AUTO CLTRD CHONDROCYTES
Source: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63,972
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYCTES, IMPLANT
Source: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63,972
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYCTES, IMPLANT
Source: UCHealth Grandview Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63,972
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: HB AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYCTES, IMPLANT
Source: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $271,868
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Central Park ER, A Part of Rose price file · checked Oct 2026 - HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke'sCultured cartilage cell implant (MACI)Facility fee only$678,097
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant
Source: HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyt price fil · checked Oct 2026
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Why are prices so different?
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Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
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If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.