How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Phoenix?

Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · Metro area: Phoenix

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $1,525, with most between $1,045 and $2,865 ($1,570 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 Phoenix hospitals — 25% higher than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $4,140 (2.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,525
Phoenix · $1,045–$2,865
Cash / self-pay
$1,570
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,140
2.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs

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

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $1,525, with most between $1,045 and $2,865, based on 17 Phoenix hospitals. That's 25% higher than the national typical of $1,224.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Phoenix run around $1,570. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,140), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Phoenix hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $4,140 — roughly 2.7× the $1,525 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 Phoenix?

Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,525), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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