Aspen Valley Hospital
401 CASTLE CREEK RD, Aspen, CO 81611
Aspen Valley Hospital in Aspen, CO has an average Medicare payment of $16,773 and a Value Score of C (55/100). Compare prices for 13 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Aspen Valley Hospital
Aspen Valley Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Aspen Valley Hospital is $16,773, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. The combined value score — quality versus cost — works out to 55/100, an above-average showing.
Ownership is government — county, hospital-district, or federal. The category includes some of the largest safety-net hospitals in the country alongside small rural facilities. The CMS payment record for Aspen Valley Hospital lists 13 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC, Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $28,935 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $19,063 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $14,139 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $16,559 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $11,143 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $13,990 |
Signs and Symptoms without MCC DRG 948 · Other | $7,502 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $10,733 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $15,525 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $40,698 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $8,575 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $9,433 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $21,751 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Aspen Valley Hospital Compares
Aspen Valley Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $16,773, 0% below the Colorado state average of $16,841. That is 6% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (38% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (55/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Aspen Valley Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Aspen Valley Hospital has an average payment of $16,773 across 13 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Aspen Valley Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Aspen Valley Hospital has a Value Score of C (55/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Government - Hospital District or Authority facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Aspen Valley Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 401 CASTLE CREEK RD, Aspen, CO 81611. Phone: (970) 544-1261.
Explore Hospital Cost Data
Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.