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

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $612, with most between $479 and $1,018 ($411 cash/self-pay). Based on 105 Tennessee hospitals — 10% higher than the national typical of $556. Hospital list charges run about $1,307 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$612
Tennessee · $479–$1,018
Cash / self-pay
$411
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,307
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 105 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $612, with most between $479 and $1,018, based on 105 Tennessee hospitals. That's 10% higher than the national typical of $556.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Tennessee run around $411. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,307), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 3) run about $1,307 — roughly 2.1× the $612 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $612), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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