Federal IDR outcomes: Laboratory and pathology in Colorado
In 2025 Q1–Q4, the provider or facility offer prevailed in 97.9% of 436 determined Federal IDR dispute line items for laboratory and pathology in Colorado. The median prevailing offer was 1.00x the QPA (25th–75th percentile 1.00x–1.00x; n = 431). The median time to a decision was 64 business days (n = 436).
Determined line items
436
2025 Q1–Q4 · 0 split decisions excluded
Provider win rate
97.9%
n = 436 · 2025 Q1–Q4
Median payment vs QPA
1.00x
middle half 1.00x–1.00x · n = 431 · 2025 Q1–Q4
Median days to decision
64
business days, from dispute initiation · n = 436 · 2025 Q1–Q4
Dollar amounts are not shown for specialty groups: the CMS QPA and Offers file, the only source of dollar figures, has no specialty field. See methodology.
By period
| Period | Line items | Win % | Median ×QPA | 25th–75th | Ratio n | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q1–Q4 | 436 | 97.9% | 1.00x | 1.00x–1.00x | 431 | 64 |
| 2024 Q1–Q4 | 200 | 97.0% | 1.00x | 1.00x–1.00x | 200 | 73 |
| 2023 Q1–Q4 | Fewer than 30 determined line items; not shown. | |||||
| 2023 Q1–2025 Q4 | 636 | 97.6% | 1.00x | 1.00x–1.00x | 631 | not pooled |
Line items = determined dispute line items (n). Win rate excludes split decisions and includes default decisions. Ratio n = line items reporting a payment-to-QPA ratio. Days are business days as reported by CMS (2023–2024: from IDR entity assignment; 2025: from initiation) and are never pooled.
Most disputed CPT codes
| CPT code | Line items | Win % | Median ×QPA | Ratio n | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81420 Test for detecting genes associated with fetal disease, aneuploidy genomic seque | 286 | 99.0% | 1.00x | 286 | 55 |
| 81443 Genomic sequence analysis panel for severe inherited conditions with sequencing | 57 | 96.5% | 1.00x | 56 | 123 |
2025 Q1–Q4 · rows with n ≥ 30 determined line items · sorted by n.
Related: all specialties in Colorado · Laboratory and pathology in all states
FAQ
What is the Federal IDR provider win rate for laboratory and pathology in Colorado?
In 2025 Q1–Q4, the provider or facility offer was selected in 97.9% of 436 determined dispute line items for laboratory and pathology in Colorado. Split decisions are excluded from the denominator and default decisions are included. Withdrawn, settled and ineligible disputes are not in the CMS data.
How do Federal IDR payments compare with the QPA for laboratory and pathology in Colorado?
In 2025 Q1–Q4, the median prevailing offer was 1.00x the qualifying payment amount (QPA), with a 25th to 75th percentile range of 1.00x to 1.00x (n = 431 line items). This uses the CMS field Prevailing Party Offer as % of QPA, where 1.00x equals the QPA.
How long do Federal IDR decisions take for laboratory and pathology in Colorado?
In 2025 Q1–Q4, the median was 64 business days (n = 436 line items), using the CMS field Length of Time to Make Determination (from dispute initiation).