What is the average cost of procedure code 99284?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 99284 is $2,303.20, with prices ranging from $19.14 to $26,227.80 across 2,306 hospitals.

Why do hospital prices vary for the same procedure?

Hospital prices vary based on several factors including geographic location, facility type (teaching vs community hospital), local market conditions, and operational costs. Chargemaster prices are list prices before insurance negotiations, and actual patient costs are typically lower.

99284: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISIT FOR THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A PATIENT, WHICH REQUIRES A MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE HISTORY AND/OR EXAMINATION AND MODERATE LEVEL OF MEDICAL DECISION MAKING

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code across different hospitals in the United States. The data is compiled from hospital chargemaster files, which list the standard charges for medical procedures and services.

Why do prices vary? Hospital pricing can differ significantly based on location, facility type, and local market conditions. Use this data to understand price ranges and compare costs across states and hospitals.

Average

$2,303

Median

$1,618

Hospitals

2,306

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

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📊 Average Prices by State

Click on any state to view individual hospital prices and detailed breakdowns.

State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Maryland (MD) 24 hospitals	$605	24
West Virginia (WV) 6 hospitals	$669	6
Indiana (IN) 72 hospitals	$694	72
North Dakota (ND) 12 hospitals	$786	12
Oklahoma (OK) 53 hospitals	$809	53
Maine (ME) 17 hospitals	$817	17
Louisiana (LA) 28 hospitals	$841	28
Mississippi (MS) 16 hospitals	$874	16
Minnesota (MN) 46 hospitals	$952	46
South Dakota (SD) 38 hospitals	$998	38
Iowa (IA) 24 hospitals	$1,023	24
Arkansas (AR) 25 hospitals	$1,061	25
Kentucky (KY) 56 hospitals	$1,073	56
Wisconsin (WI) 55 hospitals	$1,084	55
Vermont (VT) 11 hospitals	$1,085	11
New Mexico (NM) 13 hospitals	$1,116	13
Pennsylvania (PA) 12 hospitals	$1,143	12
Montana (MT) 21 hospitals	$1,172	21
Nebraska (NE) 36 hospitals	$1,221	36
District of Columbia (DC) 6 hospitals	$1,299	6
North Carolina (NC) 65 hospitals	$1,371	65
Tennessee (TN) 64 hospitals	$1,413	64
Delaware (DE) 2 hospitals	$1,445	2
Illinois (IL) 77 hospitals	$1,514	77
Wyoming (WY) 9 hospitals	$1,527	9
New Jersey (NJ) 11 hospitals	$1,535	11
Idaho (ID) 33 hospitals	$1,541	33
Rhode Island (RI) 5 hospitals	$1,576	5
South Carolina (SC) 40 hospitals	$1,593	40
Ohio (OH) 45 hospitals	$1,660	45
Georgia (GA) 31 hospitals	$1,694	31
Washington (WA) 70 hospitals	$1,803	70
New York (NY) 30 hospitals	$1,814	30
Kansas (KS) 47 hospitals	$1,824	47
Massachusetts (MA) 20 hospitals	$1,840	20
Hawaii (HI) 16 hospitals	$1,885	16
Alabama (AL) 55 hospitals	$1,954	55
(VI) 1 hospitals	$2,025	1
Connecticut (CT) 13 hospitals	$2,092	13
Virginia (VA) 34 hospitals	$2,182	34
New Hampshire (NH) 8 hospitals	$2,280	8
Arizona (AZ) 22 hospitals	$2,501	22
Oregon (OR) 34 hospitals	$2,553	34
Texas (TX) 208 hospitals	$2,688	208
Alaska (AK) 10 hospitals	$2,825	10
Missouri (MO) 28 hospitals	$2,844	28
Utah (UT) 41 hospitals	$2,899	41
Nevada (NV) 33 hospitals	$2,946	33
Michigan (MI) 124 hospitals	$2,993	124
Florida (FL) 306 hospitals	$3,774	306
California (CA) 234 hospitals	$4,143	234
Colorado (CO) 19 hospitals	$5,683	19

ℹ️ About This Data

The prices shown are from hospital chargemaster files, which represent the list prices hospitals charge before insurance negotiations or discounts. Your actual cost may be different depending on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and negotiated rates. Always check with your insurance provider and hospital for accurate cost estimates.