Procedures
Injection under the skin or into muscle cost in Colorado
Injection under the skin or into muscle is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 91 hospital and 3 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $89.43 (most listed prices $24.19–$253).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $7.31
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wray Community District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kiowa County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20Source: Boulder Community Foothills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $20.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $22.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Prowers Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $27.15
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rangely District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.88
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pagosa Springs Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalInjection under the skin or into muscleFacility fee only$30.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $33.75
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Sep 2026 - $33.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.