How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Denver?
Emergency room visit (level 3) · CPT 99283 · Metro area: Denver
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $1,933, with most between $1,592 and $2,206 ($2,026 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Denver hospitals — 248% higher than the national typical of $556. Hospital list charges run about $3,797 (2× higher).
Source: medians across 17 Denver hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 3) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Denver — FAQs
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Denver?
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $1,933, with most between $1,592 and $2,206, based on 17 Denver hospitals. That's 248% higher than the national typical of $556.
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 3) cost without insurance in Denver?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Denver run around $2,026. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,797), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Denver hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 3) so high?
Denver hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 3) run about $3,797 — roughly 2× the $1,933 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 an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Denver?
Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,933), 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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