How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Pennsylvania?

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $688, with most between $470 and $958 ($1,137 cash/self-pay). Based on 138 Pennsylvania hospitals — 21% lower than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $1,880 (2.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$688
Pennsylvania · $470$958
Cash / self-pay
$1,137
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,880
2.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 138 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $688, with most between $470 and $958, based on 138 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 21% lower than the national typical of $876.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Pennsylvania run around $1,137. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,880), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $1,880 — roughly 2.7× the $688 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $688), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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