ER Visit (level 2) cost at US hospitals
Emergency department visit, low severity · CPT 99282
$47.25
lowest cash price
$463.00
national median
$4,619.77
highest cash price
874
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $47.25–$4,619.77 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($351.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($638.79)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $454.74 | $788.58 | $925.08 |
| Arizona | 22 | $240.59 | $375.94 | $745.71 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $98.25 | $558.35 | $917.00 |
| California | 90 | $131.40 | $724.42 | $1,162.34 |
| Colorado | 17 | $243.37 | $638.79 | $1,828.74 |
| Florida | 78 | $491.18 | $887.90 | $4,619.77 |
| Georgia | 25 | $341.25 | $847.04 | $1,900.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $641.25 |
| Illinois | 50 | $205.00 | $380.00 | $757.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | $245.38 | $525.00 | $1,096.07 |
| Iowa | 31 | $216.00 | $419.48 | $1,384.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $157.60 | $754.62 | $2,651.83 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $143.40 | $360.31 | $1,096.07 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $158.08 | $158.08 | $158.08 |
| Maine | 7 | $248.35 | $351.30 | $488.60 |
| Maryland | 2 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $211.13 | $563.00 | $911.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $172.90 | $372.00 | $504.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $103.92 | $135.00 | $265.60 |
| Missouri | 21 | $47.25 | $559.35 | $1,636.81 |
| Montana | 2 | $356.80 | $356.80 | $372.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $268.00 | $304.92 | $382.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $256.87 | $315.50 | $440.16 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $660.25 | $660.25 | $660.25 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $173.07 | $258.14 | $458.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $372.96 | $372.96 | $372.96 |
| New York | 23 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $2,113.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $168.00 | $328.58 | $717.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $395.20 | $395.20 | $503.20 |
| Ohio | 57 | $180.50 | $535.20 | $1,218.60 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $59.00 | $403.00 | $892.38 |
| Oregon | 13 | $139.86 | $826.50 | $943.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $151.20 | $562.40 | $923.20 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $398.40 | $513.50 | $598.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $431.20 | $494.40 | $510.40 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $92.46 | $169.94 | $573.00 |
| Texas | 108 | $174.45 | $469.39 | $2,282.72 |
| Virginia | 33 | $92.46 | $284.00 | $1,398.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $212.80 | $384.00 | $604.00 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $142.00 | $291.00 | $769.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $208.56 | $457.92 | $719.99 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $332.68 | $365.45 | $497.70 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $211.68 | $46.21 – $294.80 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $212.80 | not published |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $213.57 | $143.77 – $402.56 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $214.35 | $19.20 – $339.67 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $214.40 | $60.00 – $315.97 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $216.00 | $29.75 – $116.62 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $216.75 | $148.91 – $268.03 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $218.00 | $36.28 – $309.12 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $220.50 | $29.75 – $116.62 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $220.80 | not published |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $222.18 | $52.41 – $336.95 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $222.50 | $164.54 – $266.56 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $222.50 | $161.09 – $266.56 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $222.50 | $161.09 – $266.56 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $222.50 | $164.54 – $266.56 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $223.19 | $127.47 – $554.19 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $223.20 | $43.01 – $444.34 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $224.91 | $197.14 – $3,003.80 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $226.20 | $36.28 – $188.72 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $230.33 | $120.38 – $396.49 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $232.50 | $183.21 – $1,214.00 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $235.80 | $36.28 – $258.30 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $237.30 | not published |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $237.64 | $41.69 – $139.35 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $237.64 | $20.24 – $139.23 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $237.64 | $19.97 – $48.79 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $237.64 | $14.30 – $140.24 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $237.64 | $25.47 – $134.97 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $240.59 | $15.40 – $110.00 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $243.00 | $41.23 – $416.00 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $243.37 | $97.65 – $339.50 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $244.40 | $157.67 – $160.82 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $245.38 | $162.45 – $324.90 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $247.80 | $24.38 – $70.29 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $247.80 | $108.91 – $336.48 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $247.80 | $108.91 – $336.48 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $247.80 | $108.91 – $336.48 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $247.80 | $118.25 – $562.98 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $247.80 | $108.91 – $336.48 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $248.35 | $40.96 – $84.72 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $248.50 | $152.81 – $157.30 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $252.10 | $129.15 – $283.50 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $256.87 | $87.10 – $321.60 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $257.50 | not published |