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How Much Does an ER Visit Cost?
ER billing levels, facility fees, and how to dispute overcharges.
Reviewed 2026-04-04 · Pricing data year 2026 · 1 providers analyzed
Medicare pays $118 for this procedure
If your bill is more than 3× this rate, you may be significantly overcharged.
Average cost by facility type
Hospital
1 providers reporting
$2,197
$2,197 – $2,197
How to save on Level 4 emergency department visit
- ✓ ER visits are billed at 5 levels (99281–99285). Level 4–5 cost 2–4x more than Level 1–2.
- ✓ You can request a billing level review if you think you were upcoded.
- ✓ The ER physician bills separately from the hospital facility fee.
- ✓ Specialists seen in the ER (radiology, etc.) each bill separately too.
- ✓ Under the No Surprises Act, out-of-network ER providers cannot balance bill you.
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Prices are based on hospital price transparency data and Medicare fee schedules. Actual costs vary by location, insurance, and provider. Not medical or financial advice. Last updated March 2026.