Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at St. Louis Childrens Hospital
CPT 99281 · Saint Louis, MO
These are St. Louis Childrens Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 15, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 13 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $193.05, median $469.95, highest $568.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 0.0 mi | $340.20 | $567.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 8.3 mi | $568.80 | $948.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 9.4 mi | $568.80 | $948.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $249.60 | $384.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 10.4 mi | $568.80 | $948.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL | 11.0 mi | $658.97 | $1,098.28 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $200.20 | $308.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Memorial Hospital Belleville, IL | 15.6 mi | $568.80 | $948.00 | 2025-12-15 |
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 Level 1 Minimal (Peds) standard_charge_information[20312] | both | $473.40 | $789.00 | $82.99 – $1,860.00 |
| HC ED Level 1 Minimal+Proc (Peds) standard_charge_information[20313] | both | $473.40 | $789.00 | $82.99 – $1,860.00 |
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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