How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Colorado?

Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80053 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $93, with most between $46 and $151 ($132 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Colorado hospitals — 107% higher than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $264 (2.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$93
Colorado · $46$151
Cash / self-pay
$132
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$264
2.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 75 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Colorado — FAQs

How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $93, with most between $46 and $151, based on 75 Colorado hospitals. That's 107% higher than the national typical of $45.

How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Colorado run around $132. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $264), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $264 — roughly 2.8× the $93 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $93), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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