How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Denver?

Emergency room visit (level 4) · CPT 99284 · Metro area: Denver

In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $3,211, with most between $2,639 and $3,629 ($7,833 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Denver hospitals — 267% higher than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $8,148 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,211
Denver · $2,639–$3,629
Cash / self-pay
$7,833
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$8,148
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Denver?

In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $3,211, with most between $2,639 and $3,629, based on 17 Denver hospitals. That's 267% higher than the national typical of $876.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost without insurance in Denver?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Denver run around $7,833. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,148), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Denver hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 4) so high?

Denver hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $8,148 — roughly 2.5× the $3,211 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 Denver?

Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,211), 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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