Emergency department visit (level 3) Cost

Emergency department visit (level 3) is a clinic or emergency-department visit. Prices are from 2264 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$598median cash price · 2264 hospitals, 52 statestypically $219–$1,843 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,087
Cash / self-pay
$598
Insurer-negotiated
$407
Medicare pays
$69
$219$1,843
Median cash $598  ·  Medicare $69  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $598 — about 8.6× the Medicare rate ($69). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($139).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,087 list price could save about $489 (45%).

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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
Reeves Memorial Medical Center Bernice, LA $92 $114 — 121 min 14.9%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $93 $85 ★ 3/5 171 min 15.1%
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Pine Bluff, AR $95 $259 ★ 1/5 200 min 15.3%
Twin City Medical Center Dennison, OH $97 $167 — — 15.0%
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp Macon, MS $98 $130 — — —
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $98 $68 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber, PA $98 $82 ★ 2/5 133 min 15.5%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $100 $114 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven, FL $103 $165 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.8%
Copley Hospital Morrisville, VT $103 $118 ★ 2/5 136 min 14.9%
Bleckley Memorial Hospital Cochran, GA $105 $139 — 125 min 14.9%
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Gilbert, AZ $108 $339 ★ 5/5 220 min 14.8%
Mercy Medical Center Merced, CA $108 $339 ★ 3/5 228 min 15.1%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $110 $272 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
Williamson Memorial Inc Williamson, WV $113 $47 — — —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $113 $164 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $113 $154 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $113 $164 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital Saint Paul, MN $113 $124 — — —
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $114 $254 ★ 3/5 149 min 16.1%
Comanche County Hospital Coldwater, KS $115 — — 80 min 15.0%
Oklahoma Spine Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $116 $251 — 110 min 13.1%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $116 $64 — — —
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX $117 $439 ★ 3/5 225 min 14.1%
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX $117 $293 ★ 4/5 181 min 15.3%

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 3)

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: $598; Medicare pays $69.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 357
$59
$44 – $308
Univera 15
$70
$58 – $239
Medicare 590
$73
$63 – $348
Geisinger 71
$91
$67 – $918
Independent Health 39
$145
$24 – $856
Molina Healthcare 546
$200
$56 – $646
AmeriHealth 230
$234
$56 – $1,037
Centene / Ambetter 798
$240
$59 – $545
Highmark 142
$250
$63 – $880
Tricare / VA 420
$260
$65 – $1,184
UPMC Health Plan 92
$270
$68 – $851
Devoted Health 160
$278
$165 – $323
Anthem 554
$279
$51 – $1,474
UCare 81
$280
$79 – $633
Humana 1052
$281
$67 – $1,243
Priority Health 62
$282
$90 – $1,039
Amerigroup 170
$283
$55 – $363
Harvard Pilgrim 51
$285
$109 – $1,886
MVP Health Care 85
$341
$56 – $1,853
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1315
$348
$66 – $1,814
UnitedHealthcare 1523
$349
$66 – $2,100
Kaiser Permanente 252
$385
$67 – $1,774
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 157
$404
$162 – $1,210
HealthPartners 290
$413
$76 – $1,008
Sanford Health Plan 83
$422
$113 – $695
Aetna 1417
$437
$75 – $1,871
Medica 245
$438
$147 – $803
Bright Health 66
$456
$328 – $2,016
Oscar Health 227
$474
$119 – $1,562
Security Health Plan 61
$485
$182 – $742
SelectHealth 55
$585
$164 – $1,609
Coventry 159
$599
$126 – $1,565
Health Net 339
$602
$68 – $2,373
Cigna 1187
$764
$135 – $2,585
MultiPlan / PHCS network 865
$793
$193 – $2,219
EmblemHealth 64
$844
$147 – $2,167
Healthcare Highways 52
$870
$237 – $1,551
AvMed 63
$1,360
$406 – $5,193

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
Mississippi$190
Puerto Rico$250
Maryland$284
Louisiana$291
Iowa$298
New Hampshire$305

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WIOklahoma City, OKCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSacramento, CABirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLNew York, NYRochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioFloridaWisconsinIllinoisPennsylvaniaNew YorkMinnesotaNorth CarolinaMichiganGeorgiaLouisianaTennesseeMissouriIowaArkansasOklahomaColoradoNebraskaVirginiaIndianaSouth DakotaKansasKentuckyWashingtonMarylandNew JerseyArizonaMississippiWest VirginiaMassachusettsAlabamaMaineSouth CarolinaMontanaNorth DakotaOregonIdahoUtahNew HampshireConnecticutNevadaNew MexicoPuerto RicoWyomingHawaiiVermontDelawareRhode IslandAlaskaWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2264 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $598, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,087, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $407, a Medicare rate of about $69. Most cash prices fall between $219 and $1,843 — 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 3) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2264 US hospitals is $598. Most hospitals fall between $219 and $1,843. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Emergency department visit (level 3)?
Medicare pays about $69. 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 3) 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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