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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $183.20 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $183.30 | $10.15 – $654.58 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $183.40 | $108.45 – $200.64 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $183.40 | $87.03 – $87.03 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $183.60 | $51.60 – $92.34 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $183.83 | $54.54 – $2,083.00 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $184.50 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $185.00 | $80.60 – $82.21 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $188.16 | $23.34 – $150.56 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $188.86 | $10.86 – $432.00 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $188.86 | $0.64 – $178.95 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $188.86 | $10.86 – $2,557.00 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $189.00 | not published |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $189.00 | $21.00 – $150.87 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $189.38 | $115.77 – $962.66 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $189.60 | $73.42 – $284.40 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $189.76 | $40.32 – $480.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $190.46 | $84.00 – $152.03 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $190.96 | $54.54 – $492.75 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $192.04 | $109.68 – $476.84 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $796.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $796.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $724.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $796.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $796.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $796.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $724.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $195.00 | $49.25 – $796.00 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $195.68 | $19.33 – $815.00 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $197.46 | $5.69 – $400.00 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $197.65 | $104.55 – $229.50 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $198.25 | $79.78 – $82.97 |