Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Buffalo Hospital
CPT 99281 · Buffalo, MN
These are Buffalo Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 16, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $68.38, median $145.32, highest $219.73. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 19.7 mi | $127.53 | $242.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | 26.0 mi | $91.25 | $190.10 | 2026-06-17 |
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 27.3 mi | $127.53 | $242.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 32.5 mi | $207.32 | $517.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 32.6 mi | $207.32 | $517.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | 33.4 mi | $91.25 | $190.10 | 2026-06-16 |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming, MN | 38.1 mi | $207.32 | $517.00 | 2026-02-05 |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | 39.0 mi | $145.32 | $259.50 | 2026-06-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED LVL 1 HCHG line 516 | outpatient | $145.32 | $259.50 | $52.21 – $873.00 |
| ED LVL 1 HCHG line 515 | inpatient | $145.32 | $259.50 | $115.30 – $259.50 |
| ED LVL 1 HCHG line 517 | outpatient | $145.32 | $259.50 | $82.56 – $91.26 |
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.