Sinus Surgery Cost in Colorado (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a sinus surgery cost in Colorado?
You could pay $835 or $1,488 for the same sinus surgery in Colorado - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 64 reporting hospitals is $1,147. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Three low-priced facilities in Colorado, from hospital price files
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority · Aurora, CO $770
- UCHealth Grandview Hospital · Colorado Springs, CO $775
- AdventHealth Porter · Denver, CO $782
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Where sinus surgery costs vary in Colorado
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Cheapest Sinus Surgery Providers in Colorado
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,147) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $770 | $377 below |
| 2 | UCHealth Grandview Hospital | Colorado Springs, CO | $775 | $372 below |
| 3 | AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $782 | $365 below |
| 4 | AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $782 | $365 below |
| 5 | AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $782 | $365 below |
| 6 | AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $782 | $365 below |
| 7 | AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $782 | $365 below |
| 8 | MT SAN RAFAEL HOSPITAL | Trinidad, CO | $789 | $358 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority is the lowest-cost option at $770 - $377 below the median posted price ($1,147), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,147, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for sinus surgery
The same sinus surgery bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $466–$12,176
- Professional fee $267–$1,956
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $466–$12,176
- Professional fee $267–$1,956
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) dominate the Front Range market, with Centura Health (now Intermountain) adding competition in the Denver corridor. Denver and Boulder wage indices are among the highest in the Mountain West, pushing Medicare-adjusted rates up relative to rural Colorado. The urban-rural price gap in Colorado is one of the widest in the country.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (11) report prices above $3,348, including HCA HEALTHONE SPALDING REHABILITATION at $4,264, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,147 versus $789 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,147 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$229 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,523+ |
Frequently asked questions: sinus surgery costs in Colorado
How much does a sinus surgery cost in Colorado?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $595, with most facilities between $320 and $1,167 (based on 64 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $770, with a median of $1,147; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a sinus surgery in Colorado?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Colorado data is University of Colorado Hospital Authority in Aurora at about $770. By metro, Colorado Springs has the lowest median ($917). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a sinus surgery so much cheaper at some Colorado hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 3.6× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Colorado, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,147 versus a median negotiated rate of $595 - about 1.9× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a sinus surgery in Colorado?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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