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Initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) cost in Colorado
Compare cash prices for initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 33 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $164 (most listed prices $56–$349).
Cheapest in Colorado
- UCHealth University of Colorado HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$30.19
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$42.25
Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Camp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Delta County Memorial HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$74.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - Boulder Community Foothills HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$85Source: Boulder Community Foothills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southwest Health SystemInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$109
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Family Health West HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$113
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$125
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Kiowa County Hospital DistrictInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$128
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kiowa County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kit Carson County Memorial HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$129Source: Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mt. San Rafael HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mt. San Rafael Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Morgan County HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$145Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
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.