How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Washington?

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,140, with most between $442 and $1,340 ($1,160 cash/self-pay). Based on 44 Washington hospitals — 30% higher than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $2,005 (1.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,140
Washington · $442$1,340
Cash / self-pay
$1,160
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,005
1.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 44 Washington 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 Washington — FAQs

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,140, with most between $442 and $1,340, based on 44 Washington hospitals. That's 30% higher than the national typical of $876.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Washington run around $1,160. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,005), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Washington hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $2,005 — roughly 1.8× the $1,140 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 Washington?

Yes. If a Washington hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,140), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Washington hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Charged more than $1,140 in Washington?

Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Washington hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.

Upload Your Bill