HCA Healthone Swedish: charges and Medicare payments

HCA Healthone Swedish reported 2,698 Medicare inpatient stays across 97 DRGs in 2024. Across them it charged 13.59 times what it was paid — among the higher ratios in Colorado, number 1 of 37 hospitals with at least 100 stays (state median 6.33×, national 4.15×). Its most frequent stay was DRG 871, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC: 355 stays at an average charge of $214,033, 137% above the national average. It also billed 1,142 outpatient services, charging 18.6 times what Medicare paid.

1Medicare inpatient stays 2,698
2Charge ÷ paid, inpatient 13.59×
3Rank in CO (highest ratio = 1) 1 of 37
4CMS price-transparency actions 0

Average charge per stay at HCA Healthone Swedish, its 10 most frequent DRGs, bars to scale. Source: CMS DY2024.

Inpatient stays

For the 97 DRGs that can be compared with the national average, HCA Healthone Swedish charged more than the national average in 96 (99%). Payments follow Medicare's rates, so they usually vary far less than charges.

DRG	Stays	Avg charge	vs US	Avg paid
871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC	355	$214,033	+137%	$16,632
064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC	103	$223,903	+124%	$16,112
291 Heart Failure and Shock with MCC	71	$141,924	+152%	$10,510
065 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or...	67	$135,082	+142%	$9,625
698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC	67	$193,107	+163%	$13,839
853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.R. Procedures with...	67	$717,738	+213%	$47,442
872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC	67	$115,281	+135%	$9,298
552 Medical Back Problems without MCC	65	$109,031	+123%	$8,230
177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC	58	$161,957	+129%	$13,480
025 Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC	51	$616,182	+166%	$47,926
193 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC	50	$131,037	+119%	$10,826
027 Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without...	48	$479,412	+243%	$25,639
392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	48	$100,981	+151%	$8,831
023 Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns...	44	$719,089	+156%	$47,019
481 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with CC	43	$228,106	+126%	$16,432
267 Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement and Supplement...	42	$690,415	+212%	$40,496
683 Renal Failure with CC	42	$102,046	+151%	$7,933
189 Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure	39	$136,205	+137%	$11,422
682 Renal Failure with MCC	36	$165,016	+150%	$12,085
101 Seizures without MCC	35	$120,462	+147%	$7,668
066 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction without...	32	$114,806	+171%	$7,899
522 Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture...	31	$237,488	+132%	$16,346
086 Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with CC	30	$123,276	+80%	$10,705
690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC	30	$103,874	+175%	$7,267
470 Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of...	29	$250,057	+168%	$15,130
312 Syncope and Collapse	27	$92,739	+104%	$7,323
330 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC	27	$195,027	+64%	$18,511
024 Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns...	26	$508,879	+164%	$29,462
454 Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with CC	26	$606,882	+117%	$51,104
689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC	25	$110,920	+116%	$9,743
640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	24	$156,171	+159%	$10,791
472 Cervical Spinal Fusion with CC	23	$311,883	+118%	$23,312
536 Fractures of Hip and Pelvis without MCC	23	$89,883	+138%	$6,643
603 Cellulitis without MCC	23	$99,437	+167%	$8,200
100 Seizures with MCC	22	$318,176	+237%	$16,072
455 Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC	21	$506,836	+150%	$42,948
563 Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation except Femur, Hip,...	21	$106,701	+150%	$7,250
641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	21	$100,604	+171%	$6,653
208 Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96...	20	$396,983	+193%	$25,613
377 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with MCC	20	$272,070	+219%	$14,993
085 Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with MCC	19	$221,654	+104%	$15,778
551 Medical Back Problems with MCC	19	$258,280	+228%	$12,246
884 Organic Disturbances and Intellectual Disability	19	$95,056	+52%	$13,205
026 Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC	18	$687,586	+317%	$34,230
092 Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC	18	$128,004	+148%	$13,001
286 Circulatory Disorders except AMI, with Cardiac...	18	$359,581	+220%	$21,944
322 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal...	18	$238,063	+108%	$15,374
394 Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC	18	$101,919	+117%	$8,783
460 Spinal Fusion except Cervical without MCC	18	$447,738	+163%	$31,620
480 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with MCC	18	$376,595	+171%	$22,437
149 Dysequilibrium	17	$82,500	+86%	$6,142
331 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures without CC/MCC	17	$128,517	+50%	$13,456
378 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with CC	17	$92,594	+91%	$9,363
493 Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures except Hip, Foot and...	17	$241,625	+103%	$20,550
280 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC	16	$188,003	+148%	$13,979
321 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal...	16	$413,956	+153%	$21,509
329 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with MCC	16	$422,607	+97%	$37,264
389 Gastrointestinal Obstruction with CC	16	$71,041	+83%	$6,674
699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC	16	$104,444	+120%	$8,364
004 Tracheostomy with MV >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis except...	15	$1,693,968	+176%	$115,291

Showing the 60 most frequent of 97 DRGs.

Outpatient services

Service (APC)	Services	Avg charge	Medicare allowed
Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures	131	$138,916	$6,769
Comprehensive Observation Services	128	$66,217	$2,557
Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures	103	$188,337	$12,405
Cochlear Implant Procedure	70	$410,311	$31,826
Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services	64	$98,441	$5,356
Level 3 Vascular Procedures	54	$39,933	$3,034
Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	53	$32,858	$1,514
Level 1 Endovascular Procedures	47	$59,128	$3,107
Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services	46	$166,784	$9,615
Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	42	$45,672	$2,705
Level 4 Vascular Procedures	42	$91,749	$5,232
Level 5 ENT Procedures	41	$98,249	$5,575
Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures	37	$58,935	$3,081
Level 2 Upper GI Procedures	31	$21,359	$1,811
Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures	26	$44,634	$2,976
Level 4 Airway Endoscopy	22	$67,449	$3,565
Level 3 Endovascular Procedures	22	$231,040	$10,463
Level 2 Vascular Procedures	20	$15,080	$1,525
Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures	19	$40,298	$1,530
Level 3 Urology and Related Services	19	$24,376	$1,939
Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures	18	$306,725	$21,388
Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures	17	$60,702	$3,629
Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures	17	$71,724	$8,087
Level 4 Endovascular Procedures	16	$286,518	$16,658
Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures	16	$51,733	$3,293

Against the Colorado average

For Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC (DRG 871), HCA Healthone Swedish charged $214,033 on average, 89% more than the Colorado average of $113,091, and was paid $16,632 against a state average of $16,848. For Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC (DRG 064), HCA Healthone Swedish charged $223,903 on average, 72% more than the Colorado average of $130,547, and was paid $16,112 against a state average of $16,665. For Heart Failure and Shock with MCC (DRG 291), HCA Healthone Swedish charged $141,924 on average, 99% more than the Colorado average of $71,240, and was paid $10,510 against a state average of $11,134. For Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or Tpa in 24 Hours (DRG 065), HCA Healthone Swedish charged $135,082 on average, 84% more than the Colorado average of $73,610, and was paid $9,625 against a state average of $8,901. For Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures (outpatient APC 5114), its average charge of $138,916 was 132% above the state average of $59,796. For Comprehensive Observation Services (outpatient APC 8011), its average charge of $66,217 was 94% above the state average of $34,074. For Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures (outpatient APC 5115), its average charge of $188,337 was 110% above the state average of $89,547. For Cochlear Implant Procedure (outpatient APC 5166), its average charge of $410,311 was 31% above the state average of $312,415.

Price-transparency record

No action in CMS's price-transparency enforcement list (July 2026) matches this hospital's exact name, city and state. That can mean CMS has not reviewed it, or that it is listed under a different name.

Charges are the hospital's list prices averaged over its 2024 Medicare cases; payments are what those cases actually brought in. Neither is what you will pay. For a planned procedure, ask the hospital for its price estimate or, if you are uninsured or self-paying, a good-faith estimate.

Sources: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, July 2026. Checked 2026-10-24. Methodology.