ER Visit (level 1, minor) cost at US hospitals
Emergency department visit, straightforward · CPT 99281
$24.75
lowest cash price
$252.60
national median
$2,398.00
highest cash price
875
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $24.75–$2,398.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($214.05) → Sep 1, 2026 ($332.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $226.80 | $425.10 | $663.78 |
| Arizona | 22 | $97.45 | $237.99 | $588.82 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $73.34 | $312.00 | $619.00 |
| California | 90 | $49.77 | $380.80 | $636.48 |
| Colorado | 17 | $118.90 | $361.52 | $882.45 |
| Florida | 80 | $211.73 | $494.00 | $2,398.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $166.06 | $605.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $164.16 | $164.16 | $360.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $130.00 | $200.90 | $1,177.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | $78.00 | $318.60 | $551.74 |
| Iowa | 31 | $122.88 | $245.40 | $624.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $100.80 | $267.15 | $473.11 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $61.20 | $221.73 | $551.74 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $133.12 | $133.12 | $133.12 |
| Maine | 7 | $199.80 | $214.05 | $331.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $110.88 | $245.00 | $332.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $91.25 | $230.40 | $323.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $59.45 | $92.40 | $168.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $24.75 | $280.50 | $503.93 |
| Montana | 2 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $252.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $152.46 | $171.50 | $293.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $123.20 | $176.71 | $246.54 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $96.23 | $149.96 | $250.06 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $205.80 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $2,059.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $178.33 | $178.33 | $428.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $352.00 |
| Ohio | 57 | $105.60 | $312.00 | $640.80 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $37.00 | $254.80 | $859.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $58.05 | $411.75 | $535.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $57.60 | $308.40 | $511.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $251.40 | $284.00 | $315.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $251.20 | $296.00 | $309.60 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $66.93 | $97.50 | $237.31 |
| Texas | 108 | $97.65 | $282.33 | $1,445.74 |
| Virginia | 33 | $66.93 | $132.00 | $432.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $128.80 | $240.00 | $367.20 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $67.20 | $164.00 | $247.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $117.42 | $235.00 | $482.50 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $260.82 | $281.40 | $342.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $882.45 | $19.87 – $164.56 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $882.45 | $19.87 – $164.56 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $882.45 | $19.87 – $164.56 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $882.45 | $19.87 – $166.39 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $882.45 | $19.87 – $164.56 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $904.82 | $56.50 – $110.12 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $979.30 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $1,032.50 | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $1,119.13 | $51.36 – $110.12 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $1,160.00 | $98.98 – $109.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $1,163.25 | $25.65 – $26.19 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $1,177.40 | not published |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $1,386.74 | $88.06 – $160.79 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,445.74 | $51.36 – $110.30 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $1,499.00 | $98.98 – $130.24 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $1,700.00 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $1,700.00 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $1,709.13 | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | $1,720.91 | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | $1,840.96 | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | $1,893.00 | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $2,059.00 | $98.98 – $1,762.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $2,113.10 | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $2,199.91 | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $2,398.00 | $24.70 – $26.00 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $107.10 – $109.20 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $105.00 – $109.20 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $75.06 – $109.20 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $75.06 – $109.20 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $105.00 – $109.20 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $105.00 – $109.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $25.65 – $26.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $24.70 – $26.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $26.19 – $26.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $24.70 – $26.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $25.65 – $26.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $24.70 – $26.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $25.65 – $26.19 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $25.22 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $24.70 – $26.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $25.65 – $26.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $24.70 – $26.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $27.55 – $28.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $24.70 – $25.22 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $25.65 – $142.36 |