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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $1,591.20 | not published |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,593.02 | $155.03 – $3,316.32 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $1,598.85 | $449.89 – $599.85 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,615.20 | $152.61 – $631.28 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $1,619.15 | $610.73 – $1,896.00 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $1,622.40 | $643.76 – $1,825.20 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $1,622.40 | $643.76 – $1,825.20 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $1,627.50 | $279.00 – $2,790.00 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,637.80 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,650.55 | $433.84 – $578.46 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $1,656.00 | $2,300.00 – $2,300.00 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,658.87 | $332.40 – $2,006.25 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | $1,662.64 | $193.69 – $2,137.68 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,662.64 | $193.69 – $2,137.68 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $1,666.36 | $332.40 – $2,006.25 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $1,667.50 | not published |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $1,667.94 | $558.78 – $558.78 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $1,670.40 | $505.50 – $1,879.20 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,195.85 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,682.03 | $75.38 – $3,094.93 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,094.93 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,229.49 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,682.03 | $93.26 – $2,960.36 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,195.85 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,195.85 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,195.85 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,195.85 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,682.03 | $154.93 – $3,094.93 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,682.03 | $153.40 – $3,094.93 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,682.03 | $75.38 – $3,027.65 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $1,690.00 | $926.71 – $4,020.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,695.75 | $17.38 – $610.01 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $1,702.38 | $155.03 – $4,177.60 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,702.40 | $669.86 – $2,439.09 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,702.40 | $650.35 – $2,444.57 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $1,706.40 | $638.18 – $650.95 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $1,706.40 | $485.12 – $650.95 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $1,706.40 | $638.18 – $650.95 |