How much does an Emergency room visit cost in New York City?
Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · Metro area: New York City
In New York City, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $840, with most between $512 and $882 ($938 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 New York City hospitals — 31% lower than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $1,078 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 36 New York City 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 New York City — FAQs
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in New York City?
In New York City, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $840, with most between $512 and $882, based on 36 New York City hospitals. That's 31% lower than the national typical of $1,224.
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost without insurance in New York City?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in New York City run around $938. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,078), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New York City hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 5) so high?
New York City hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $1,078 — roughly 1.3× the $840 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 New York City?
Yes. If a New York City hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $840), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York City hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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