How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Denver?

Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80053 · Metro area: Denver

In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $33, with most between $30 and $90 ($727 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 Denver hospitals — 27% lower than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $807 (24.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$33
Denver · $30–$90
Cash / self-pay
$727
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$807
24.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 18 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs

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

In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $33, with most between $30 and $90, based on 18 Denver hospitals. That's 27% lower than the national typical of $45.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Denver run around $727. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $807), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Denver hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $807 — roughly 24.5× the $33 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 Denver?

Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $33), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Denver hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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