Emergency department visit (level 2) Cost

Emergency department visit (level 2) is a clinic or emergency-department visit. Prices are from 2262 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$351median cash price · 2262 hospitals, 52 statestypically $134–$1,048 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$629
Cash / self-pay
$351
Insurer-negotiated
$247
Medicare pays
$40
$134$1,048
Median cash $351  ·  Medicare $40  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $351 — about 8.7× the Medicare rate ($40). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($81).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $629 list price could save about $278 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $53 $74 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $53 $70 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc Buckhannon, WV $53 — ★ 3/5 142 min 16.4%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $55 $152 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Trinity Hospital Weaverville, CA $55 $51 — 70 min 14.5%
St Luke Community Hospital Ronan, MT $58 $107 — 110 min 15.1%
Aspire Hospital Conroe, TX $59 $122 — — —
Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven, FL $61 $97 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.8%
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber, PA $61 $49 ★ 2/5 133 min 15.5%
Copley Hospital Morrisville, VT $62 $70 ★ 2/5 136 min 14.9%
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $62 $45 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
Bleckley Memorial Hospital Cochran, GA $63 $83 — 125 min 14.9%
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Pine Bluff, AR $64 $169 ★ 1/5 200 min 15.3%
Reeves Memorial Medical Center Bernice, LA $64 $69 — 121 min 14.9%
Twin City Medical Center Dennison, OH $65 $111 — — 15.0%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $66 $153 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
Little River Memorial Hospital Ashdown, AR $67 $134 — 160 min 14.9%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $69 $144 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $70 $209 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
Comanche County Hospital Coldwater, KS $70 — — 80 min 15.0%
Winner Regional Healthcare Center-CAH Winner, SD $72 $65 — 108 min 15.1%
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Buckeye, WV $72 $221 — 103 min 14.9%
St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA $73 $145 — 117 min 15.2%
Clarke County Hospital Osceola, IA $75 $51 ★ 5/5 104 min 14.8%
Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys Campus Onaga, KS $75 $258 — 138 min 15.2%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Emergency department visit (level 2)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $351; Medicare pays $40.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 348
$33
$26 – $184
Univera 15
$40
$34 – $160
Medicare 585
$46
$37 – $197
Geisinger 70
$53
$40 – $505
Independent Health 39
$85
$15 – $501
AmeriHealth 230
$101
$35 – $797
Molina Healthcare 546
$140
$34 – $403
Highmark 138
$142
$38 – $456
Centene / Ambetter 794
$145
$37 – $316
Tricare / VA 420
$150
$38 – $682
UPMC Health Plan 91
$157
$39 – $436
Anthem 550
$159
$37 – $821
Devoted Health 155
$160
$93 – $238
UCare 78
$160
$44 – $434
Humana 1043
$160
$40 – $849
Priority Health 62
$161
$60 – $567
Amerigroup 171
$162
$47 – $363
Harvard Pilgrim 49
$165
$64 – $763
MVP Health Care 84
$210
$36 – $723
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1307
$212
$41 – $1,075
UnitedHealthcare 1513
$223
$40 – $1,409
Kaiser Permanente 247
$223
$40 – $1,000
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 156
$235
$108 – $1,100
Medica 244
$238
$79 – $519
Aetna 1404
$256
$44 – $1,116
Oscar Health 226
$272
$69 – $762
Bright Health 66
$274
$187 – $1,067
HealthPartners 288
$275
$45 – $582
Security Health Plan 61
$297
$99 – $454
Sanford Health Plan 81
$305
$65 – $459
SelectHealth 55
$314
$91 – $946
Health Net 336
$333
$47 – $1,229
Coventry 161
$338
$74 – $1,081
Cigna 1174
$444
$83 – $1,644
EmblemHealth 63
$478
$94 – $1,584
MultiPlan / PHCS network 864
$514
$132 – $1,346
Healthcare Highways 52
$544
$160 – $947
AvMed 63
$890
$248 – $4,311

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Maryland$142
Mississippi$147
Kentucky$190
Iowa$193
Louisiana$194
Tennessee$200

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WIOklahoma City, OKCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXNashville, TNSacramento, CABirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARLos Angeles, CANew York, NYRochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CA

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioWisconsinFloridaIllinoisPennsylvaniaNew YorkMinnesotaNorth CarolinaMichiganGeorgiaLouisianaTennesseeIowaMissouriColoradoArkansasNebraskaOklahomaVirginiaSouth DakotaIndianaKansasKentuckyWashingtonArizonaMarylandNew JerseyWest VirginiaMississippiAlabamaMaineMassachusettsSouth CarolinaMontanaNorth DakotaOregonIdahoUtahConnecticutNew HampshireNevadaNew MexicoPuerto RicoWyomingHawaiiVermontDelawareAlaskaRhode IslandWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2262 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $351, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $629, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $247, a Medicare rate of about $40. Most cash prices fall between $134 and $1,048 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Emergency department visit (level 2) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2262 US hospitals is $351. Most hospitals fall between $134 and $1,048. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Emergency department visit (level 2)?
Medicare pays about $40. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Emergency department visit (level 2) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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