How much does Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Illinois?

Emergency room visit (level 4) · CPT 99284 · State: Illinois

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $546, with most between $381 and $1,113 ($959 cash/self-pay). Based on 113 Illinois hospitals — 38% lower than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $1,661 (3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$546
Illinois · $381–$1,113
Cash / self-pay
$959
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,661
3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 113 Illinois hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 4) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Illinois — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Illinois?

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $546, with most between $381 and $1,113, based on 113 Illinois hospitals. That's 38% lower than the national typical of $876.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost without insurance in Illinois?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Illinois run around $959. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,661), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Illinois hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 4) so high?

Illinois hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $1,661 — roughly 3× the $546 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 4) in Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $546), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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