How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Arkansas?

Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · State: Arkansas

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $986, with most between $617 and $1,305 ($935 cash/self-pay). Based on 60 Arkansas hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $1,690 (1.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$986
Arkansas · $617–$1,305
Cash / self-pay
$935
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,690
1.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 60 Arkansas hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 5) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Arkansas — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $986, with most between $617 and $1,305, based on 60 Arkansas hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $1,224.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost without insurance in Arkansas?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Arkansas run around $935. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,690), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Arkansas hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 5) so high?

Arkansas hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $1,690 — roughly 1.7× the $986 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 5) in Arkansas?

Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $986), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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