How much does an Urinalysis cost in Colorado?

Urinalysis (automated) · CPT 81003 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $23, with most between $12 and $52 ($48 cash/self-pay). Based on 73 Colorado hospitals — 130% higher than the national typical of $10. Hospital list charges run about $99 (4.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$23
Colorado · $12$52
Cash / self-pay
$48
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$99
4.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 73 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Urinalysis (automated) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Urinalysis (automated) cost in Colorado — FAQs

How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $23, with most between $12 and $52, based on 73 Colorado hospitals. That's 130% higher than the national typical of $10.

How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated) in Colorado run around $48. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $99), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated) so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated) run about $99 — roughly 4.3× the $23 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 Urinalysis (automated) in Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $23), 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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