Price spread for CPT 99283: Hospital pricing ranges from $155 to $1,247. Compared with Medicare ($77), this is roughly 2x-16x.
What Is a ER Visit (Moderate Severity)?
ER level 3 reflects moderate severity emergencies requiring urgent evaluation and treatment.
When Is It Ordered?
Doctors commonly order this for moderate asthma, lacerations, fractures, infections, and urgent non-life-threatening issues.
How Long Does It Take?
2-4 hours average.
How to Prepare
Bring insurance card and medication list when possible.
How to Save on a ER Visit Level 3
In true emergencies, get care first. Price review happens after stabilization.
- Request an itemized bill and review for coding or duplicate-charge issues.
- Ask about financial assistance or hardship policies.
- Negotiate unresolved balances with the billing office.
Hospital Prices for CPT 99283
Table below shows a sample of hospitals with reported prices for this procedure.
| Hospital | City | State | Cash Price | Negotiated | Gross Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED | BRISTOL | CT | $21 | N/A | $47 |
| AGH LAVEEN LLC | LAVEEN | AZ | N/A | $34 | $650 |
| ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL | CEDAR RAPIDS | IA | N/A | N/A | $40 |
| SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL | ROCKFORD | IL | $44 | $209 | $262 |
| TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC. | TEMECULA | CA | N/A | $45 | $3,542 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON | TX | N/A | $51 | $498 |
| OCALA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | OCALA | FL | N/A | $59 | $2,300 |
| PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL INC | PUNXSUTAWNEY | PA | $60 | $185 | N/A |
| THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO | IL | N/A | N/A | $60 |
| HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | HOLLAND | MI | $71 | $184 | $118 |
| MIAMI JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | MIAMI | FL | $74 | $42 | $148 |
| CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER , INC. | CULLMAN | AL | $75 | $69 | $150 |
| D.W. MCMILLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | BREWTON | AL | $75 | $69 | $150 |
| ST. CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC | MOREHEAD | KY | $77 | $87 | $103 |
| AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | AUBURN | NY | $79 | N/A | N/A |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | DOVER | DE | $80 | $67 | N/A |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | MILFORD | DE | $80 | $67 | $1,014 |
| FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTE | AL | $82 | $55 | $137 |
| PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LLC | LUVERNE | AL | $82 | $55 | $137 |
| ANAHEIM GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | ANAHEIM | CA | $83 | N/A | $1,168 |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD | SEGUIN | TX | $95 | $232 | $189 |
| PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON | ANACORTES | WA | N/A | $95 | $138 |
| BRYAN HOSPITAL KEARNEY | KEARNEY | NE | $99 | $256 | $142 |
| QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | KAMUELA | HI | $105 | $207 | $350 |
| EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL | LAKE PROVIDENCE | LA | $114 | $58 | $152 |
| TRI-CITY HOSPITAL | OCEANSIDE | CA | N/A | $122 | $125 |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | MANCHESTER | KY | $128 | $105 | $366 |
| REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC | RICHMOND | IN | $128 | $105 | $366 |
| UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LOUISVILLE | KY | $128 | $105 | $366 |
| THE MARY LANNING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | HASTINGS | NE | $130 | $168 | $144 |
| VICTOR VALLEY HOSPITAL ACQUISITION INC | VICTORVILLE | CA | N/A | N/A | $130 |
| WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LEBANON | IN | $130 | $173 | $186 |
| MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | ELKHART | KS | $135 | N/A | $1,561 |
| PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ROLLA | MO | $144 | $148 | $160 |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL INC | MANITOWOC | WI | $147 | $224 | $262 |
| FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER LLC | CENTRE | AL | $148 | N/A | $369 |
| THE BIBB COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY | CENTREVILLE | AL | $148 | N/A | $369 |
| 2014 HEALTH LLC | DES PLAINES | IL | $155 | N/A | $194 |
| HENRY HEYWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GARDNER | MA | $158 | $1,099 | $225 |
| HHC INDIANA INC. | PLYMOUTH | IN | $158 | $56 | $225 |
| NORTON HOSPITALS INC | LOUISVILLE | KY | $158 | $56 | $225 |
| OU MEDICINE INC | EDMOND | OK | $166 | $218 | $1,658 |
| WEST FLORIDA - PPH, LLC | SAINT PETERSBURG | FL | N/A | N/A | $177 |
| STATE OF MISSISSIPPI- UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER | GRENADA | MS | $178 | $257 | $573 |
| PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LOXAHATCHEE | FL | $180 | N/A | $106 |
| COUNTY OF MONTEREY | SALINAS | CA | $181 | $83 | $181 |
| LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER, INC | ANNAPOLIS | MD | $183 | $171 | $185 |
| COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | COLUMBUS | TX | $185 | $143 | $185 |
| MCLAREN BAY SPECIAL CARE | BAY CITY | MI | $186 | $118 | $372 |
| MCLAREN BAY REGION | BAY CITY | MI | $194 | $118 | $387 |
| POMERENE HOSPITAL | MILLERSBURG | OH | $194 | $251 | $242 |
| MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | MONTROSE | CO | $194 | $259 | $259 |
| MCLAREN MACOMB | MOUNT CLEMENS | MI | $208 | $135 | $415 |
| MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC | WHEATON | IL | N/A | N/A | $208 |
| SILVER OAKS BEHAVIORAL, LLC | NEW LENOX | IL | $215 | $209 | $215 |
| MCLAREN CENTRAL MICHIGAN | MOUNT PLEASANT | MI | $217 | $141 | $435 |
| KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | LOS ANGELES | CA | $220 | N/A | $525 |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE | AL | $221 | $59 | $315 |
| FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL INC | FREDERICK | MD | N/A | N/A | $223 |
| GENEVA COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY INC | GENEVA | AL | $225 | $235 | $300 |
| STURGIS HOSPITAL INC | STURGIS | MI | N/A | N/A | $228 |
| LUMINIS HEALTH J. KENT MCNEW FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | ANNAPOLIS | MD | $228 | $213 | $231 |
| HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC, | COLUMBIA | MD | $230 | N/A | $230 |
| BATON ROUGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LLC | BATON ROUGE | LA | $233 | N/A | $358 |
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF SLIDELL LLC | SLIDELL | LA | $233 | N/A | $358 |
| SEASIDE HEALTH SYSTEM LLC | BATON ROUGE | LA | $233 | N/A | $358 |
| THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC | THIBODAUX | LA | $233 | N/A | $358 |
| BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL INC | GRUNDY | VA | $242 | $124 | $606 |
| COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | WHITEVILLE | NC | $245 | $474 | N/A |
| SBH COLORADO LLC | COLORADO SPRINGS | CO | $247 | $185 | $247 |
| SONOMA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LLC | SEBASTOPOL | CA | $247 | $185 | $247 |
| ARISE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, LLC | AUSTIN | TX | $249 | N/A | N/A |
| LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LANHAM | MD | $252 | $235 | $255 |
| CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INC | PRINCE FREDERICK | MD | $260 | N/A | $265 |
| MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER | SIKESTON | MO | $266 | $205 | $1,065 |
State-by-State Pricing for ER Visit Level 3
Explore where hospitals in each state report prices for CPT 99283.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a ER Visit Level 3 cost without insurance?
Based on published hospital data, ER Visit Level 3 prices typically range from $155 to $1,247. Always ask for the self-pay or cash rate before scheduling.
Why do ER Visit Level 3 prices vary so much by hospital?
Hospitals negotiate different payer contracts, apply different facility fees, and use different chargemaster pricing strategies. That creates large price gaps for the same CPT code.
What does Medicare pay for CPT 99283?
In this dataset, the Medicare facility reference is $77 for CPT 99283.
How can I lower my ER Visit Level 3 bill?
Compare multiple facilities, ask for the cash price up front, and request a written estimate with all facility and professional fees.
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