How much does an Urinalysis cost in Colorado?
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) · CPT 81001 · State: Colorado
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $36, with most between $15 and $66 ($76 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Colorado hospitals — 125% higher than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $144 (4× higher).
Source: medians across 75 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Colorado — FAQs
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Colorado?
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $36, with most between $15 and $66, based on 75 Colorado hospitals. That's 125% higher than the national typical of $16.
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost without insurance in Colorado?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Colorado run around $76. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $144), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Colorado hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) so high?
Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $144 — roughly 4× the $36 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, with microscopy) in Colorado?
Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $36), 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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