How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Colorado?
Emergency room visit (level 4) · CPT 99284 · State: Colorado
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,762, with most between $825 and $3,004 ($1,709 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Colorado hospitals — 101% higher than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $2,175 (1.2× higher).
Source: medians across 75 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 4) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Colorado — FAQs
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Colorado?
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,762, with most between $825 and $3,004, based on 75 Colorado hospitals. That's 101% higher than the national typical of $876.
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost without insurance in Colorado?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Colorado run around $1,709. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,175), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Colorado hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 4) so high?
Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $2,175 — roughly 1.2× the $1,762 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 4) in Colorado?
Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,762), 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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