Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Boston Medical Center
CPT 99281 · Boston, MA
These are Boston Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 13, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 17 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $242.63, median $557.25, highest $949.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $339.50 | $485.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 1.3 mi | $585.75 | $781.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 1.4 mi | $349.00 | $349.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $471.00 | $471.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 2.4 mi | $800.00 | $800.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 4.4 mi | $242.63 | $539.17 | 2026-03-13 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 4.4 mi | $815.00 | $815.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose, MA | 8.2 mi | $388.50 | $555.00 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 99281 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Emergency Department Visit That May Not Require the Presence of a Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional line 39718 | both | $444.15 | $987.00 | $97.96 – $1,302.10 |
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