ER Visit Cost in Houston, TX

An emergency room visit is an evaluation and management service provided in a hospital emergency department. The visit involves assessment by emergency department medical staff, including nurses and physicians, who examine patients, review symptoms, order and interpret tests as needed, and determine appropriate treatment or disposition. Emergency visits are classified into five levels of complexity based on the complexity of the visit and resources used. The facility fee covers use of the emergency department space, nursing care, medical equipment, supplies, and support staff time during the visit. The prices shown below come from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files and include three billing codes: HCPCS 99283 for moderate complexity visits, HCPCS 99284 for high or urgent complexity visits, and HCPCS 99285 for critical complexity visits.

Data last updated: 2026-02-28

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ER Visit Level 3 (Moderate) (HCPCS 99283)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
Baylor St Luke's Medical	$2,749	$962.15	$30.82	$3,983	Schedule →
Harris Health	$511	$265.69	N/A	N/A	Schedule →
HCA Clear Lake *	$2,771.96	$2,771.96 *	$460.15	$2,494.76	Schedule →
HCA Conroe *	$2,181.39	$2,181.39 *	$383.92	$2,006.88	Schedule →
HCA Kingwood *	$1,979.53	$1,979.53 *	$328.6	$1,781.58	Schedule →
HCA Mainland *	$2,771.96	$2,771.96 *	$460.15	$2,494.76	Schedule →
HCA Medical Center *	$1,403.04	$1,403.04 *	$235.71	$747.82	Schedule →
HCA North Cypress *	$1,943.87	$1,943.87 *	$392.66	$1,036.08	Schedule →
HCA Northwest *	$3,928.54	$3,928.54 *	$652.14	$2,093.91	Schedule →
HCA Pearland *	$2,741.3	$2,741.3 *	$455.06	$1,461.11	Schedule →
HCA Southeast *	$5,367.34	$5,367.34 *	$944.65	$4,830.61	Schedule →
HCA Tomball *	$2,351.27	$2,351.27 *	$395.01	$1,058.07	Schedule →
HCA West *	$3,015	$3,015 *	$500.49	$2,713.5	Schedule →
Houston Methodist	$2,242	$1,121	$274.22	$1,096.89	Schedule →
MH Cypress	$2,573.75	$823.6	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Greater Heights	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Katy	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Memorial City	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Northeast	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Pearland	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Southeast	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Southwest	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Sugar Land	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
Memorial Hermann TMC	$2,573.75	$823.6	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
MH Woodlands	$2,474.75	$791.92	$274.22	$521.02	Schedule →
St Luke's Brazosport	$2,418	$846.3	$51.36	$3,616	Schedule →
St Luke's Lakeside	$2,749	$962.15	$30.82	$3,983	Schedule →
St Luke's Patients Medica	$2,548	$891.8	$48.79	$3,983	Schedule →
St Luke's Springwoods Vil	$2,749	$962.15	$30.82	$3,983	Schedule →
St Luke's Sugar Land	$2,749	$962.15	$30.82	$3,983	Schedule →
St Luke's The Vintage	$2,749	$962.15	$30.82	$3,983	Schedule →
St Luke's The Woodlands	$2,749	$962.15	$30.82	$3,983	Schedule →
Texas Children's	$2,032	$1,361.44	$51.36	$1,930.4	Schedule →

* Hospitals marked with * publish cash prices equal to their gross charges, meaning no separate self-pay discount appears in their transparency file. The insured rates shown are negotiated rates between the hospital and specific insurance plans. Uninsured patients may be able to negotiate lower rates by contacting the hospital directly.

ER Visit Level 4 (High/Urgent) (HCPCS 99284)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
Baylor St Luke's Medical	$3,920	$1,372	$307.09	$5,594	Schedule →
Harris Health	$1,193	$408.6	N/A	N/A	Schedule →
HCA Clear Lake *	$3,908.71	$3,908.71 *	$547.22	$3,517.84	Schedule →
HCA Conroe *	$3,440.29	$3,440.29 *	$481.64	$3,165.07	Schedule →
HCA Kingwood *	$4,210.46	$4,210.46 *	$589.46	$3,789.41	Schedule →
HCA Mainland *	$3,908.71	$3,908.71 *	$547.22	$3,517.84	Schedule →
HCA Medical Center *	$2,185.31	$2,185.31 *	$367.13	$1,164.77	Schedule →
HCA North Cypress *	$3,330.35	$3,330.35 *	$672.73	$1,775.08	Schedule →
HCA Northwest *	$6,521.88	$6,521.88 *	$1,082.63	$3,476.16	Schedule →
HCA Pearland *	$3,661.64	$3,661.64 *	$607.83	$1,951.65	Schedule →
HCA Southeast *	$6,769.77	$6,769.77 *	$947.77	$6,092.79	Schedule →
HCA Tomball *	$3,690.77	$3,690.77 *	$620.05	$1,660.85	Schedule →
HCA West *	$4,896	$4,896 *	$685.44	$4,406.4	Schedule →
Houston Methodist	$3,816	$1,908	$419.16	$1,676.65	Schedule →
MH Cypress	$4,256.75	$1,362.16	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Greater Heights	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Katy	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Memorial City	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Northeast	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Pearland	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Southeast	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Southwest	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Sugar Land	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
Memorial Hermann TMC	$4,256.75	$1,362.16	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
MH Woodlands	$4,093	$1,309.76	$419.16	$796.41	Schedule →
St Luke's Brazosport	$3,627	$1,269.45	$175	$5,687	Schedule →
St Luke's Lakeside	$3,920	$1,372	$307.09	$5,609	Schedule →
St Luke's Patients Medica	$3,861	$1,351.35	$256.76	$5,609	Schedule →
St Luke's Springwoods Vil	$3,920	$1,372	$307.09	$5,609	Schedule →
St Luke's Sugar Land	$3,920	$1,372	$307.09	$5,609	Schedule →
St Luke's The Vintage	$3,920	$1,372	$307.09	$5,609	Schedule →
St Luke's The Woodlands	$3,920	$1,372	$307.09	$5,609	Schedule →
Texas Children's	$3,824	$2,562.08	$1,032.48	$3,632.8	Schedule →

ER Visit Level 5 (Critical) (HCPCS 99285)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
Baylor St Luke's Medical	$5,029	$1,760.15	$442.14	$7,127	Schedule →
Harris Health	$1,533	$588.31	N/A	N/A	Schedule →
HCA Clear Lake *	$5,616.42	$5,616.42 *	$786.3	$5,054.78	Schedule →
HCA Conroe *	$6,817.38	$6,817.38 *	$954.43	$6,271.99	Schedule →
HCA Kingwood *	$5,740.97	$5,740.97 *	$803.74	$5,166.87	Schedule →
HCA Mainland *	$5,616.42	$5,616.42 *	$786.3	$5,054.78	Schedule →
HCA Medical Center *	$3,138.23	$3,138.23 *	$527.22	$1,672.68	Schedule →
HCA North Cypress *	$5,740.97	$5,740.97 *	$1,159.68	$3,059.94	Schedule →
HCA Northwest *	$9,731.47	$9,731.47 *	$1,615.42	$5,186.87	Schedule →
HCA Pearland *	$5,550.33	$5,550.33 *	$921.35	$2,958.33	Schedule →
HCA Southeast *	$8,457.25	$8,457.25 *	$1,184.02	$7,611.52	Schedule →
HCA Tomball *	$5,009.34	$5,009.34 *	$841.57	$2,254.2	Schedule →
HCA West *	$7,151	$7,151 *	$1,001.14	$6,435.9	Schedule →
Houston Methodist	$4,752	$2,376	$598.24	$2,392.98	Schedule →
MH Cypress	$5,509.5	$1,763.04	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Greater Heights	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Katy	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Memorial City	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Northeast	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Pearland	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Southeast	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Southwest	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Sugar Land	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
Memorial Hermann TMC	$5,509.5	$1,763.04	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
MH Woodlands	$5,297.5	$1,695.2	$598.24	$1,136.67	Schedule →
St Luke's Brazosport	$4,650	$1,627.5	$279	$5,687	Schedule →
St Luke's Lakeside	$5,029	$1,760.15	$402.32	$7,146	Schedule →
St Luke's Patients Medica	$5,009	$1,753.15	$333.1	$7,146	Schedule →
St Luke's Springwoods Vil	$5,029	$1,760.15	$442.14	$7,146	Schedule →
St Luke's Sugar Land	$5,029	$1,760.15	$402.32	$7,146	Schedule →
St Luke's The Vintage	$5,029	$1,760.15	$402.32	$7,146	Schedule →
St Luke's The Woodlands	$5,029	$1,760.15	$442.14	$7,146	Schedule →
Texas Children's	$5,392	$3,612.64	$1,455.84	$5,122.4	Schedule →

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns: The gross charge represents each hospital's list price before any discounts. Cash prices show what uninsured patients pay, typically 32% to 50% of gross charges at most hospitals, though HCA facilities charge the full gross amount as their cash price. For example, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights has a $2,474.75 gross charge for a Level 3 visit but offers a 68% discount to cash patients, resulting in a $791.92 cash price. Patients with high-deductible insurance plans who have not met their deductible owe the negotiated rate shown in the insured range, not the gross charge. Code variations: The three codes reflect increasing complexity and resource intensity. A Level 3 moderate visit ranges from $791.92 to $5,367.34 in cash prices, while Level 4 urgent visits cost $1,269.45 to $6,769.77, and Level 5 critical visits range from $1,627.50 to $9,731.47. The complexity level determines which code hospitals bill based on the complexity and time involved.

Why ER Visit Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures: Gross charges vary dramatically, with Level 3 visits ranging from $1,403.04 at HCA Medical Center to $5,367.34 at HCA Southeast. However, cash prices show an even wider gap from $791.92 to $5,367.34 because hospitals apply different discount percentages. Memorial Hermann and St Luke's facilities offer substantial 65-68% discounts off gross charges, Houston Methodist provides 50% discounts, while HCA facilities charge their full gross amount as the cash price with no discount. Facility type and alternatives: The data includes major academic medical centers like Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, community hospitals across multiple health systems, and specialty facilities. Academic medical centers do not necessarily charge more than community hospitals in this dataset. Freestanding emergency centers and urgent care facilities, which are not included in this hospital data, may offer different pricing structures. Cash prices across all facilities range from $791.92 to $9,731.47 depending on the complexity level.

Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your ER Visit cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $265.69 to $3,612.64. Insurers on this page have negotiated rates starting from $300, many times lower than cash prices at the same hospitals. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

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Compare Insurer Rates for ER Visit in Houston

How much does each insurance company pay for er visit at Houston hospitals?

Insurer	Lowest Rate	At Hospital	Highest Rate	Hospitals
Texas Children's Health Plan	$30.82	Baylor St Luke's Medical Center	$373.86	17
Community Health Choice	$48.79	St Luke's Patients Medical Center	$957.19	32
Molina Healthcare	$51.36	Texas Children's Hospital	$1,292.21	12
UnitedHealthcare	$51.36	St Luke's Brazosport	$3,450.88	21
Amerigroup	$51.36	HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake	$3,738.6	14
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas	$53.93	Baylor St Luke's Medical Center	$7,960	21
Superior Health Plan	$53.93	St Luke's Brazosport	$921.13	8
Humana	$64.2	HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake	$3,268.85	19

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across Houston hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for ER Visit Level 4 (High/Urgent) (HCPCS 99284) at HCA Kingwood, outpatient facility fee:

ER Visit Level 4 (High/Urgent) (99284), HCA Kingwood Payer Rates

Insurance Payer	Plan Type	Negotiated Rate
Community Health Choice MCD	CHIP	$300
Community Health Choice MCD	CHIPPerinatal	$300
Community Health Choice MCD	STAR	$300
Community Health Choice MCD	STAR+PLUS	$300
Molina Healthcare	CHIP	$320
Molina Healthcare	STAR	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARKIDS	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARPLUS	$320
Molina Healthcare	CHIP	$320
Molina Healthcare	STAR	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARKIDS	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARPLUS	$320
Molina Healthcare	CHIP	$320
Molina Healthcare	STAR	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARKIDS	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARPLUS	$320
Molina Healthcare	CHIP	$320
Molina Healthcare	STAR	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARKIDS	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARPLUS	$320
Molina Healthcare	CHIP	$320
Molina Healthcare	STAR	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARKIDS	$320
Molina Healthcare	STARPLUS	$320
Amerigroup	MGMCD	$363
Amerigroup	MGMCD	$363
Amerigroup	MGMCD	$363
Amerigroup	MGMCD	$363
Amerigroup	MGMCD	$363
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$474.8
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$562.98
United	OptionsPPO	$569.76
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Amerigroup	MCDCHIPBH	$589.46
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
Texas Childrens Health Plans	CHIP	$698.94
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
United	OptionsPPO	$707.36
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$803.77
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$803.77
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STAR	$997.88
Texas Childrens Health Plans	STARKIDS	$997.88
BCBS	Traditional	$1,187.01
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,356.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,458.32
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
BCBS	Traditional	$1,473.66
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,526.15
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Christus (USFHP)	TRICARE	$1,684.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$1,807.64
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCEL	$1,810.5
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$1,865.3
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$1,865.3
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
United	GlobalAppendix	$1,894.71
BCBS	MyBlueHealth	$1,940
BCBS	MyBlueHealth	$1,940
BCBS	MyBlueHealth	$1,940
BCBS	MyBlueHealth	$1,940
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,034.87
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,034.87
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,034.87
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,034.87
Humana	HMO	$2,041
Humana	PPO	$2,041
Humana	HMO	$2,041
Humana	PPO	$2,041
Humana	HMO	$2,041
Humana	PPO	$2,041
Humana	HMO	$2,041
Humana	PPO	$2,041
Humana	HMO	$2,041
Humana	PPO	$2,041
BCBS	BAV	$2,200
BCBS	BAV	$2,200
BCBS	BAV	$2,200
BCBS	BAV	$2,200
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,204.44
Aetna	QHPExchange	$2,242
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Coventry National First Health	COMM	$2,244.18
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Physicians Cooperative of Texas	WC	$2,315.75
Rockport Workers Comp	COMM	$2,315.75
Imagine Health	PPO	$2,362
Imagine Health	PPO	$2,362
Imagine Health	PPO	$2,362
Imagine Health	PPO	$2,362
Imagine Health	PPO	$2,362
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman)	COMM	$2,431
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman)	COMM	$2,431
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman)	COMM	$2,431
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman)	COMM	$2,431
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman)	COMM	$2,431
Oscar	HIX	$2,436
Averde Health	Commercial	$2,500
Averde Health	Commercial	$2,500
Averde Health	Commercial	$2,500
Averde Health	Commercial	$2,500
Averde Health	Commercial	$2,500
United	NarrowNetworkIndivExchange	$2,508
United	NarrowNetworkIndivExchange	$2,508
United	NarrowNetworkIndivExchange	$2,508
United	NarrowNetworkIndivExchange	$2,508
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	WCOMP	$2,526.28
Independent Medical System	COMM	$2,526.28
National Healthcare Solutions	COMM	$2,526.28
SouthWest Medical	WORKERSCOMP	$2,526.28
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$2,713.16
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
Coastal Comp	COMM	$2,736.8
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$2,780.99
United	SmallGroup	$2,796
United	SmallGroup	$2,796
United	SmallGroup	$2,796
United	SmallGroup	$2,796
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$2,882.73
Physicians, INC	COMM	$2,882.73
USA Managed Care	COMM	$2,882.73
Healthcare Highways	NarrowNetwork	$2,920
Healthcare Highways	NarrowNetwork	$2,920
Healthcare Highways	NarrowNetwork	$2,920
Healthcare Highways	NarrowNetwork	$2,920
Healthcare Highways	NarrowNetwork	$2,920
Aetna	NBHMO	$2,978
Aetna	NBPOS	$2,978
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,052.3
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,052.3
Aetna	COMMHMO	$3,165
Aetna	COMMPOS	$3,165
BCBS	HMO	$3,190
BCBS	HMO	$3,190
BCBS	HMO	$3,190
BCBS	HMO	$3,190
BCBS	EPOSOA	$3,280
BCBS	EPOSOA	$3,280
BCBS	EPOSOA	$3,280
BCBS	EPOSOA	$3,280
Aetna	NBPPO	$3,292
BCBS	PPO	$3,360
BCBS	PPO	$3,360
BCBS	PPO	$3,360
BCBS	PPO	$3,360
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
Beech Street	COMMPPO	$3,368.37
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
HealthSmart Preferred Care	PPO	$3,452.58
Aetna	COMMPPO	$3,498
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
HealthSmart Preferred Care	ACCOUNTABLEPPO	$3,578.89
Physicians, INC	COMM	$3,578.89
USA Managed Care	COMM	$3,578.89
Cigna	CSN	$3,600
Cigna	CSN	$3,600
Cigna	CSN	$3,600
Cigna	CSN	$3,600
Evry Health	BroadNetwork	$3,704
Evry Health	BroadNetwork	$3,704
Evry Health	BroadNetwork	$3,704
Evry Health	BroadNetwork	$3,704
Evry Health	BroadNetwork	$3,704
Aetna	OONHMO	$3,722
Aetna	OONPOS	$3,722
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Affiliated PPO	COMM	$3,789.41
Multiplan	COMPLEMENTARYPPO	$3,789.41
Cigna	OpenAccessPlus	$3,900
Cigna	OpenAccessPlus	$3,900
Cigna	OpenAccessPlus	$3,900
Cigna	OpenAccessPlus	$3,900
Aetna	ASAHMO	$4,021
Aetna	ASAPOS	$4,021
United	AllPayerAppendix	$4,027
United	AllPayerAppendix	$4,027
United	AllPayerAppendix	$4,027
United	AllPayerAppendix	$4,027
Aetna	OONPPO	$4,115
Curative Administrators	COMM	$4,206
Curative Administrators	COMM	$4,206
Curative Administrators	COMM	$4,206
Curative Administrators	COMM	$4,206
Curative Administrators	COMM	$4,206
Aetna	ASAPPO	$4,446
Cigna	PPO	$4,637
Cigna	PPO	$4,637
Cigna	PPO	$4,637
Cigna	PPO	$4,637

Key finding: TCHP Medicaid plans pay as little as $30.82 while Cigna PPO plans pay up to $9,945 for the same Level 5 emergency visit, a 323-fold difference.

How to Use This Information

✓ These are facility fees only. The physician's fee is billed separately.
✓ Contact your insurer or the hospital billing department for your specific out-of-pocket cost.
✓ Many hospitals offer financial assistance programs for patients who qualify.

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What Patients Ask About ER Visit Costs

How much does a er visit cost without insurance in Houston?

Without insurance in Houston, emergency room visits cost between $791.92 and $9,731.47 depending on the hospital and complexity level. Level 3 moderate visits range from $791.92 to $5,367.34 in cash prices. Level 4 urgent visits cost $1,269.45 to $6,769.77. Level 5 critical visits range from $1,627.50 to $9,731.47. Memorial Hermann facilities offer the lowest cash prices starting at $791.92, while HCA facilities charge significantly more with their highest-complexity visits reaching $9,731.47. These facility fees cover the emergency department evaluation but do not include separate physician professional fees, which emergency doctors bill independently for their services.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge represents the hospital's list price before discounts, but most patients never pay this amount. Memorial Hermann facilities show gross charges of $2,474.75 but cash prices of $791.92, meaning cash patients receive a 68% discount. HCA facilities set their cash prices equal to gross charges with no discount, so a patient pays the full $5,367.34 gross charge at HCA Southeast. The gross charge serves as the starting point for calculating negotiated rates with insurance companies and cash discounts. Even when one hospital offers a larger percentage discount, it may still result in a higher final cash price if the starting gross charge is much higher.

Does insurance cover a er visit?

Insurance coverage for emergency room visits depends on your specific plan and your plan's coverage criteria. Negotiated rates with insurance companies range from $30.82 to $9,945 for the same service, showing significant variation between insurers and plan types. Emergency visits typically receive coverage without prior authorization due to their urgent nature, but non-emergency use of the emergency department may face coverage restrictions or higher cost-sharing. Patients with high-deductible health plans who have not met their annual deductible will owe the negotiated rate amount rather than the gross charge, though this can still represent a substantial out-of-pocket expense depending on their insurer's contracted rates.

Are there additional fees beyond the er visit facility charge?

The facility charges shown cover only the hospital's emergency department services including nursing care, equipment, and support staff. Emergency physicians bill their professional fees separately for the medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment decisions. Additional specialists consulted during the visit, such as radiologists for imaging interpretation or other physicians for consultations, also bill separately. Any laboratory tests, imaging studies, medications, or procedures performed during the emergency visit generate separate charges beyond the basic facility fee. If the visit results in hospital admission, additional inpatient facility charges begin once the patient is formally admitted. These various fees can accumulate quickly, making the total cost substantially higher than the emergency department facility fee alone.

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