Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Cambridge Health Alliance
CPT 99281 · Cambridge, MA
These are Cambridge Health Alliance's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 20, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $471.00 | $471.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 1.6 mi | $585.75 | $781.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 2.1 mi | $815.00 | $815.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 2.1 mi | $349.00 | $349.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 2.3 mi | $339.50 | $485.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 2.4 mi | $444.15 | $987.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 2.8 mi | $242.63 | $539.17 | 2026-03-13 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 6.6 mi | $662.00 | $662.00 | 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 ED Visit Level 1 Attending line 179722 | both | $800.00 | $800.00 | $116.13 – $800.00 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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