Emergency care costs at US hospitals
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (level 1, minor) | CPT 99281 | $24.75 | $252.60 | $2,398.00 | 875 |
| ER Visit (level 2) | CPT 99282 | $47.25 | $463.00 | $4,619.77 | 874 |
| ER Visit (level 3) | CPT 99283 | $81.00 | $812.18 | $6,999.68 | 874 |
| ER Visit (level 4) | CPT 99284 | $136.50 | $1,291.00 | $12,811.59 | 869 |
| ER Visit (level 5, high severity) | CPT 99285 | $198.75 | $1,871.60 | $17,124.42 | 868 |