How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Denver?
Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · Metro area: Denver
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $6,320, with most between $5,562 and $7,282 ($8,562 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Denver hospitals — 416% higher than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $16,536 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 17 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Denver?
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $6,320, with most between $5,562 and $7,282, based on 17 Denver hospitals. That's 416% higher than the national typical of $1,224.
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost without insurance in Denver?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Denver run around $8,562. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $16,536), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Denver hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 5) so high?
Denver hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $16,536 — roughly 2.6× the $6,320 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 Denver?
Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $6,320), 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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