How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Tennessee?

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,009, with most between $679 and $1,545 ($945 cash/self-pay). Based on 104 Tennessee hospitals — 15% higher than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $2,002 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,009
Tennessee · $679–$1,545
Cash / self-pay
$945
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,002
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 104 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,009, with most between $679 and $1,545, based on 104 Tennessee hospitals. That's 15% higher than the national typical of $876.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Tennessee run around $945. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,002), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $2,002 — roughly 2× the $1,009 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,009), 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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