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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $349.47 | $55.47 – $638.00 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $351.30 | $39.80 – $126.20 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $351.30 | $39.41 – $84.72 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $352.10 | $197.48 – $365.34 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $352.10 | $197.48 – $365.34 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $354.00 | $36.28 – $163.06 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $354.06 | $34.97 – $1,269.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $355.20 | $180.00 – $1,222.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $355.20 | $50.35 – $1,222.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $356.80 | $455.82 – $455.82 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | $357.84 | $57.60 – $460.08 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $357.84 | $57.60 – $460.08 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $357.84 | $164.54 – $497.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $358.05 | $197.48 – $365.34 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $358.92 | $34.97 – $3,050.82 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $360.31 | $219.23 – $816.27 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $361.20 | $164.54 – $164.54 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $362.50 | $239.36 – $1,214.00 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $362.90 | $406.47 – $944.25 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $363.55 | $113.90 – $293.11 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $363.55 | not published |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $363.55 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $364.53 | $14.47 – $938.00 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $364.81 | $36.41 – $754.45 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $365.45 | $86.24 – $190.12 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $370.50 | $36.28 – $274.71 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $370.70 | $149.14 – $149.14 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $372.00 | $112.58 – $418.50 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $372.00 | $158.44 – $455.82 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $372.64 | $34.97 – $1,360.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $372.64 | $34.97 – $1,128.80 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $372.96 | $152.31 – $213.23 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $373.40 | $88.87 – $930.40 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $373.72 | $86.24 – $190.12 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $374.43 | $431.40 – $785.50 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $375.00 | $239.36 – $1,042.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $375.60 | $151.59 – $212.22 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $375.60 | $164.68 – $510.19 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $375.60 | $130.67 – $212.84 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $375.60 | $59.76 – $294.22 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $375.94 | $88.87 – $2,083.00 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $378.00 | $29.75 – $116.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $379.77 | $152.95 – $276.83 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $379.80 | $164.54 – $167.83 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $379.80 | $114.03 – $167.83 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $379.80 | $164.54 – $167.83 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $379.80 | $164.54 – $167.83 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $379.80 | $164.54 – $167.83 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $380.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $380.00 | not published |