How much does Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Colorado?

Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $3,061, with most between $1,303 and $6,110 ($2,622 cash/self-pay). Based on 74 Colorado hospitals — 150% higher than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $4,364 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$3,061
Colorado · $1,303–$6,110
Cash / self-pay
$2,622
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,364
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 74 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 5) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Colorado — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $3,061, with most between $1,303 and $6,110, based on 74 Colorado hospitals. That's 150% higher than the national typical of $1,224.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Colorado run around $2,622. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,364), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 5) so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $4,364 — roughly 1.4× the $3,061 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 5) in Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,061), 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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