How much does Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Massachusetts?

Emergency room visit (level 3) · CPT 99283 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $528, with most between $335 and $706 ($813 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 Massachusetts hospitals — 5% lower than the national typical of $556. Hospital list charges run about $973 (1.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$528
Massachusetts · $335–$706
Cash / self-pay
$813
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$973
1.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 Massachusetts hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 3) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $528, with most between $335 and $706, based on 32 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 5% lower than the national typical of $556.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 3) cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Massachusetts run around $813. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $973), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 3) so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 3) run about $973 — roughly 1.8× the $528 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $528), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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