How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Texas?

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,608, with most between $1,074 and $2,146 ($1,483 cash/self-pay). Based on 376 Texas hospitals — 84% higher than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $3,112 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,608
Texas · $1,074$2,146
Cash / self-pay
$1,483
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,112
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 376 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,608, with most between $1,074 and $2,146, based on 376 Texas hospitals. That's 84% higher than the national typical of $876.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Texas run around $1,483. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,112), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $3,112 — roughly 1.9× the $1,608 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,608), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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