ER Visit (level 5, high severity) cost at US hospitals
Emergency department visit, high severity, threat to life · CPT 99285
$198.75
lowest cash price
$1,871.60
national median
$17,124.42
highest cash price
868
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $198.75–$17,124.42 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,141.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,641.52)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,740.06 | $3,608.28 | $5,494.32 |
| Arizona | 22 | $945.77 | $1,513.22 | $4,772.55 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $341.05 | $3,584.29 | $4,423.93 |
| California | 88 | $490.00 | $3,284.32 | $14,478.20 |
| Colorado | 17 | $1,796.26 | $5,118.43 | $17,124.42 |
| Florida | 78 | $1,395.46 | $3,851.88 | $15,536.60 |
| Georgia | 25 | $789.73 | $3,661.21 | $4,565.74 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $2,895.00 | $2,895.00 | $7,713.28 |
| Illinois | 51 | $899.40 | $1,707.20 | $10,081.05 |
| Indiana | 25 | $1,239.88 | $2,920.20 | $3,211.00 |
| Iowa | 31 | $744.60 | $1,920.00 | $10,139.20 |
| Kansas | 11 | $640.80 | $3,835.18 | $11,955.75 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $222.60 | $2,641.52 | $5,673.54 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $536.38 | $536.38 | $536.38 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,058.95 | $1,391.50 | $3,306.00 |
| Maryland | 2 | $783.60 | $783.60 | $783.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $818.88 | $2,314.00 | $3,185.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $913.25 | $1,270.40 | $2,052.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $281.52 | $515.78 | $1,286.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $198.75 | $2,408.84 | $5,896.44 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,182.40 | $1,182.40 | $1,407.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,071.50 | $1,384.32 | $3,172.59 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,261.98 | $1,397.42 | $2,469.72 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,545.15 | $2,545.15 | $2,545.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $660.09 | $722.02 | $1,102.33 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,517.88 | $1,517.88 | $1,517.88 |
| New York | 23 | $725.52 | $725.52 | $9,678.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,682.03 | $1,682.03 | $3,262.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,411.20 | $1,411.20 | $1,973.60 |
| Ohio | 56 | $776.00 | $2,220.40 | $8,014.50 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $200.00 | $2,402.54 | $7,439.53 |
| Oregon | 13 | $582.66 | $3,111.00 | $3,587.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $501.00 | $1,798.20 | $3,631.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,291.50 | $1,952.00 | $2,124.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,428.00 | $1,805.60 | $2,037.60 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $320.32 | $456.15 | $1,128.57 |
| Texas | 99 | $697.50 | $2,007.00 | $8,209.23 |
| Virginia | 33 | $447.58 | $1,433.50 | $4,865.07 |
| Washington | 32 | $998.90 | $2,339.40 | $3,086.79 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $491.50 | $1,376.40 | $4,303.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $920.00 | $1,715.00 | $3,001.09 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,414.56 | $3,272.86 | $4,108.02 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $2,194.88 | $1,594.89 – $5,245.50 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $2,195.01 | $155.03 – $6,122.12 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $2,197.13 | $155.03 – $5,286.00 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $2,210.94 | $812.26 – $3,416.00 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $2,220.40 | $574.22 – $597.19 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $2,245.25 | $597.67 – $4,750.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $2,258.20 | $569.15 – $1,227.71 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $2,275.20 | $638.18 – $650.95 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $2,294.05 | $433.84 – $578.46 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $2,304.00 | $28.23 – $252.81 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $2,314.00 | $599.81 – $899.72 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $2,314.00 | $593.39 – $1,153.80 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $2,316.40 | $1,594.89 – $5,245.50 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $2,316.60 | not published |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $2,319.00 | $603.53 – $1,508.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $2,327.80 | $568.33 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $2,327.80 | $568.33 – $6,299.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $2,327.80 | $568.33 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $2,327.80 | $569.27 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $2,327.80 | $426.76 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $2,327.80 | $426.76 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,327.80 | $568.33 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $2,327.80 | $568.33 – $2,909.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $2,327.80 | $465.56 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $2,327.80 | $426.76 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,327.80 | $498.15 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,327.80 | $568.33 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,327.80 | $310.37 – $5,475.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $2,332.80 | $28.23 – $252.81 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,339.40 | $663.63 – $1,688.93 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,376.00 | $598.24 – $2,392.98 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $2,377.55 | $475.51 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $2,377.55 | $489.38 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $2,377.55 | $568.33 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $2,377.55 | $1,228.40 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $2,377.55 | $475.51 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $2,377.55 | $435.88 – $7,280.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $2,377.55 | $568.33 – $5,475.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $2,377.55 | $752.89 – $6,643.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $2,377.55 | $568.33 – $6,643.00 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $2,391.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $2,402.54 | $270.86 – $1,225.71 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $2,408.84 | $179.82 – $179.82 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,410.20 | $152.61 – $642.97 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $2,427.15 | $270.86 – $1,225.71 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $2,458.20 | $28.23 – $252.81 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $2,458.22 | $155.03 – $4,277.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $2,462.40 | $677.72 – $2,537.75 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $2,462.40 | $675.83 – $2,248.50 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $2,462.40 | $677.72 – $2,537.75 |