What is the average cost of procedure code 99285?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 99285 is $3,428.46, with prices ranging from $28.23 to $59,391.00 across 2,322 hospitals.

What is procedure code 99285?

LEVEL 5 ED EM This is an HCPCS medical billing code used by hospitals and healthcare providers to identify specific procedures and services.

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.

99285: LEVEL 5 ED EM | Hospital Price Comparison

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

$3,428

Median

$2,311

Hospitals

2,322

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

💡 Tip: Click on any state to explore detailed hospital pricing. Hover to see quick statistics. Darker shades indicate higher average costs.

📊 Average Prices by State

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

State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Maryland (MD) 26 hospitals	$932	26
West Virginia (WV) 7 hospitals	$976	7
Louisiana (LA) 32 hospitals	$1,054	32
Maine (ME) 17 hospitals	$1,334	17
North Dakota (ND) 12 hospitals	$1,346	12
Indiana (IN) 73 hospitals	$1,403	73
Oklahoma (OK) 55 hospitals	$1,448	55
Vermont (VT) 11 hospitals	$1,493	11
(VI) 1 hospitals	$1,640	1
Montana (MT) 22 hospitals	$1,661	22
New Mexico (NM) 15 hospitals	$1,702	15
Kentucky (KY) 57 hospitals	$1,767	57
Minnesota (MN) 45 hospitals	$1,768	45
Nebraska (NE) 36 hospitals	$1,810	36
Alabama (AL) 57 hospitals	$1,818	57
South Dakota (SD) 37 hospitals	$1,828	37
Wisconsin (WI) 57 hospitals	$1,916	57
District of Columbia (DC) 6 hospitals	$1,976	6
Tennessee (TN) 60 hospitals	$1,981	60
Arkansas (AR) 27 hospitals	$1,996	27
Iowa (IA) 24 hospitals	$2,042	24
North Carolina (NC) 67 hospitals	$2,088	67
Kansas (KS) 44 hospitals	$2,242	44
South Carolina (SC) 40 hospitals	$2,252	40
Idaho (ID) 33 hospitals	$2,255	33
Delaware (DE) 2 hospitals	$2,290	2
Wyoming (WY) 9 hospitals	$2,309	9
New Jersey (NJ) 12 hospitals	$2,371	12
New York (NY) 32 hospitals	$2,437	32
Georgia (GA) 36 hospitals	$2,438	36
Rhode Island (RI) 5 hospitals	$2,552	5
Illinois (IL) 77 hospitals	$2,572	77
Mississippi (MS) 19 hospitals	$2,745	19
Ohio (OH) 49 hospitals	$2,791	49
Massachusetts (MA) 20 hospitals	$2,810	20
Connecticut (CT) 13 hospitals	$2,832	13
Virginia (VA) 36 hospitals	$2,944	36
Pennsylvania (PA) 14 hospitals	$2,993	14
Nevada (NV) 29 hospitals	$3,319	29
Oregon (OR) 34 hospitals	$3,391	34
New Hampshire (NH) 8 hospitals	$3,549	8
Texas (TX) 214 hospitals	$3,616	214
Washington (WA) 71 hospitals	$3,739	71
Missouri (MO) 18 hospitals	$3,780	18
Michigan (MI) 121 hospitals	$4,059	121
Utah (UT) 33 hospitals	$4,175	33
Florida (FL) 307 hospitals	$5,181	307
Alaska (AK) 10 hospitals	$5,315	10
Hawaii (HI) 16 hospitals	$5,420	16
Arizona (AZ) 22 hospitals	$5,888	22
California (CA) 235 hospitals	$6,512	235
Colorado (CO) 19 hospitals	$10,836	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.