Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Colorado
CPT 80053 · hospital facility charge
$174cash price
$52typical commercial insurer rate
Colorado hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | $496 | $174 | $52$26–$292 · 33 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
A comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test of 14 measurements, including blood sugar, salts, and kidney and liver function. It is one of the most commonly ordered lab tests.
What to expect
A single blood draw; results usually come back the same day.
What moves the bill
Hospital labs often charge many times what an independent lab does for this test. If it is not urgent, ask whether it can be done at an outside lab.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.