Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 · Acute care hospital · Emergency room
These are Erie County Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 25, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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Emergency room
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291 | $12,198.62 | $1,090.00 – $11,050.29 | |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) CPT 99281 | $505.71 | $1,101.47 | $105.26 – $991.32 |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 CPT 99282 | $1,475.01 | $1,651.24 | $162.00 – $2,254.00 |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 (moderate) CPT 99283 | $2,065.02 | $2,229.46 | $200.00 – $3,198.00 |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 CPT 99284 | $7,624.14 | $1,090.00 – $9,375.00 | |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) CPT 99285 | $10,165.52 | $1,090.00 – $9,821.48 | |
| Simple wound repair (stitches), 2.5 cm or less CPT 12001 | $137.29 | $397.00 | $175.89 – $3,120.00 |
Office visits
Imaging
Lab tests
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 | $34.17 | $66.75 | $6.35 – $84.04 |
| Blood culture CPT 87040 | $43.99 | $115.83 | $7.74 – $104.24 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) CPT 36415 | $9.37 | $28.14 | $5.07 – $113.10 |
| BNP test (heart failure) CPT 83880 | $133.58 | $269.04 | $29.45 – $242.13 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) test CPT 86140 | $16.21 | $3.89 – $34.03 | |
| Chlamydia test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87491 | $149.47 | $301.00 | $21.64 – $270.90 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 | $32.94 | $67.50 | $3.20 – $60.75 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated CPT 85027 | $27.57 | $56.14 | $3.20 – $50.52 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 | $44.99 | $90.33 | $7.92 – $84.04 |
| COVID-19 PCR test CPT 87635 | not posted | $87.40 | $30.79 – $177.08 |
| D-dimer test (blood clots) CPT 85379 | $43.37 | $70.11 | $7.64 – $63.09 |
| Drug screen, instrument chemistry CPT 80307 | $249.21 | $346.74 | $7.58 – $312.06 |
| Ferritin (iron stores) test CPT 82728 | $58.04 | $132.02 | $10.22 – $118.81 |
| Free T4 (thyroid) test CPT 84439 | $38.40 | $108.58 | $6.77 – $97.72 |
| General health panel (blood tests) CPT 80050 | $55.16 | $33.43 – $84.04 | |
| Glucose (blood sugar) test CPT 82947 | $16.73 | $41.44 | $2.95 – $37.29 |
| Gonorrhea test (DNA/NAAT) CPT 87591 | $149.47 | $294.64 | $21.64 – $265.17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test CPT 83036 | $41.35 | $86.88 | $7.28 – $78.19 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test CPT 86803 | $60.79 | $130.79 | $10.10 – $117.71 |
| HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen and antibody test CPT 87389 | $90.46 | $113.78 | $13.99 – $102.40 |
| Iron test CPT 83540 | $27.57 | $255.62 | $4.85 – $230.05 |
| Kidney function panel CPT 80069 | $37.01 | $101.93 | $6.51 – $91.73 |
| Lipase test (pancreas) CPT 83690 | $27.32 | $61.80 | $5.17 – $55.62 |
| Lipid panel, cholesterol and triglycerides CPT 80061 | $57.04 | $128.62 | $6.10 – $115.75 |
| Liver function panel CPT 80076 | $34.17 | $66.02 | $6.13 – $84.04 |
| Magnesium test CPT 83735 | $28.53 | $60.67 | $5.03 – $54.60 |
| Obstetric blood test panel CPT 80055 | not posted | $35.86 – $165.00 | |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), clotting test CPT 85730 | $25.57 | $58.01 | $4.51 – $52.20 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG), quantitative CPT 84702 | $64.13 | $153.06 | $11.29 – $137.75 |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR), clotting test CPT 85610 | $16.77 | $37.66 | $3.22 – $43.28 |
| PSA (prostate specific antigen), free CPT 84154 | $78.34 | $176.00 | $13.79 – $158.40 |
| PSA (prostate specific antigen), total CPT 84153 | $78.34 | $176.00 | $13.79 – $158.40 |
| Rapid strep test CPT 87880 | $48.77 | $129.90 | $3.79 – $116.91 |
| Sed rate (ESR) test CPT 85652 | $11.52 | $12.07 | $2.02 – $35.99 |
| TB skin test CPT 86580 | $22.85 | $571.18 | $5.05 – $514.06 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) CPT 84443 | $71.59 | $112.23 | $9.09 – $101.00 |
| Tissue exam by a pathologist (biopsy specimen) CPT 88305 | $94.52 | $28.36 – $162.63 | |
| Troponin test (heart damage) CPT 84484 | $41.90 | $117.98 | $8.13 – $106.18 |
| Urinalysis, automated, with microscope CPT 81001 | $13.48 | $27.85 | $2.38 – $34.29 |
| Urinalysis, automated, without microscope CPT 81003 | $9.55 | $22.06 | $1.69 – $34.29 |
| Urinalysis, manual, with microscope CPT 81000 | $13.48 | $28.02 | $3.02 – $34.29 |
| Urinalysis, manual, without microscope CPT 81002 | $10.89 | $23.60 | $2.02 – $34.29 |
| Urine culture, colony count CPT 87086 | $34.38 | $80.89 | $6.05 – $72.80 |
| Urine pregnancy test CPT 81025 | $26.94 | $65.51 | $3.22 – $58.95 |
| Vitamin B12 test CPT 82607 | $62.57 | $144.24 | $11.31 – $129.81 |
| Vitamin D test CPT 82306 | $123.68 | $307.89 | $22.20 – $277.10 |
Heart
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carotid artery ultrasound, both sides CPT 93880 | $474.90 | $128.29 – $1,818.26 | |
| ECG tracing only (no interpretation) CPT 93005 | $23.92 | $220.15 | $6.97 – $198.13 |
| Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), complete with Doppler CPT 93306 | $484.39 | $219.48 – $1,705.20 | |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) with interpretation CPT 93000 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $16.11 – $119.20 |
| Holter monitor, up to 48 hours CPT 93224 | $272.19 | $80.99 – $527.43 | |
| Left heart catheterization CPT 93452 | $1,827.21 | $2,272.74 – $10,117.13 | |
| Left heart catheterization with coronary angiogram CPT 93458 | $2,228.32 | $2,272.74 – $10,117.13 | |
| Nuclear stress test (heart perfusion imaging) CPT 78452 | $1,194.66 | $430.98 – $4,040.23 | |
| Treadmill stress test, complete CPT 93015 | $227.32 | $30.58 – $473.10 |
Surgery
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic CPT 29888 | $4,265.00 | $2,531.88 – $22,644.55 | |
| Appendix removal, laparoscopic CPT 44970 | $1,799.80 | $3,185.43 – $18,866.33 | |
| Breast biopsy with ultrasound guidance CPT 19083 | $515.67 | $3,229.39 | $803.00 – $5,154.15 |
| Carpal tunnel release CPT 64721 | $1,276.59 | $2,963.81 | $1,675.94 – $6,093.90 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT 45380 | $787.30 | $977.20 – $4,576.00 | |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal (snare) CPT 45385 | $935.31 | $977.20 – $4,576.00 | |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 | $3,710.00 | $815.26 – $4,576.00 | |
| Colposcopy with biopsy CPT 57454 | $954.00 | $1,117.94 | $267.15 – $4,576.00 |
| Cystoscopy (bladder scope) CPT 52000 | $2,717.00 | $2,923.44 | $611.30 – $4,607.20 |
| Ear tubes, under general anesthesia CPT 69436 | $4,265.00 | $1,360.23 – $6,032.00 | |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45330 | $192.85 | $485.55 – $3,120.00 | |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic CPT 47562 | $7,053.00 | $3,404.36 – $18,866.33 | |
| Gastric bypass (weight loss surgery), laparoscopic CPT 43644 | $9,882.00 | $1,808.30 – $9,677.27 | |
| Hysterectomy, laparoscopic, with tubes and/or ovaries CPT 58571 | $7,053.00 | $1,104.80 – $33,172.63 | |
| Hysteroscopy with biopsy or polyp removal CPT 58558 | $823.15 | $1,763.87 – $10,102.13 | |
| Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, laparoscopic CPT 49650 | $1,282.62 | $2,631.50 – $18,866.33 | |
| Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, open, age 5 or older CPT 49505 | $6,167.00 | $2,631.50 – $11,173.40 | |
| Kidney stone shock-wave lithotripsy CPT 50590 | $1,730.17 | $786.50 – $12,532.00 | |
| Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) CPT 29881 | $6,167.00 | $2,302.93 – $10,210.98 | |
| Lower colon endoscopy with ultrasound CPT 45391 | $3,710.00 | $977.20 – $4,576.00 | |
| Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic CPT 31231 | $198.62 | $638.44 | $169.13 – $4,576.00 |
| Prostate biopsy CPT 55700 | $3,710.00 | $2,202.36 – $5,658.43 | |
| Prostate removal, laparoscopic or robotic CPT 55866 | $5,305.01 | $3,401.82 – $33,172.63 | |
| Removal of a breast lump, open surgery CPT 19120 | $4,265.00 | $1,895.04 | $1,705.53 – $12,218.93 |
| Rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic CPT 29827 | $6,167.00 | $3,138.78 – $22,644.55 | |
| Screening colonoscopy, average risk HCPCS G0121 | $658.56 | $483.88 – $4,576.00 | |
| Screening colonoscopy, high risk HCPCS G0105 | $3,710.00 | $483.88 – $4,576.00 | |
| Septoplasty (nasal septum repair) CPT 30520 | $6,167.00 | $2,906.56 – $10,346.58 | |
| Shoulder arthroscopy, bone shaving (decompression) CPT 29826 | $4,265.00 | $179.15 – $6,032.00 | |
| Sleeve gastrectomy (weight loss surgery), laparoscopic CPT 43775 | $3,876.65 | $1,152.77 – $7,023.11 | |
| Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 CPT 42820 | $897.50 | $1,821.70 – $18,474.08 | |
| Total hip replacement CPT 27130 | $9,882.00 | $4,412.22 – $40,065.80 | |
| Total knee replacement CPT 27447 | $7,053.00 | $4,412.22 – $40,065.80 | |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239 | $3,710.00 | $795.13 – $4,576.00 | |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic CPT 43235 | $404.11 | $3,072.22 | $795.13 – $3,120.00 |
| Vasectomy CPT 55250 | $689.31 | $485.55 – $6,523.48 |
Pregnancy and birth
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-section delivery, routine care including prenatal and postpartum CPT 59510 | $7,028.89 | $2,018.00 – $8,871.83 | |
| Fetal non-stress test CPT 59025 | $53.42 | $693.69 | $31.93 – $675.31 |
| IUD insertion CPT 58300 | $477.00 | $44.16 – $3,120.00 | |
| Vaginal birth after a prior C-section (VBAC), routine care CPT 59610 | $6,661.94 | $2,018.00 – $8,395.12 | |
| Vaginal delivery, routine care including prenatal and postpartum CPT 59400 | $6,362.52 | $2,018.00 – $8,051.99 |
Hospital stays
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol or drug use disorder, without rehab, without major complications MS-DRG 897 | not posted | $1,572.55 – $183,622.40 | |
| C-section, without complications MS-DRG 788 | not posted | $10,489.28 – $199,430.40 | |
| Chest pain MS-DRG 313 | not posted | $7,876.81 – $149,760.00 | |
| COPD flare-up, with major complications MS-DRG 190 | not posted | $12,118.25 – $230,401.60 | |
| COPD flare-up, without complications MS-DRG 192 | not posted | $7,023.49 – $133,536.00 | |
| Fainting (syncope) MS-DRG 312 | not posted | $9,535.31 – $181,292.80 | |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding, with complications MS-DRG 378 | not posted | $10,728.87 – $203,985.60 | |
| Heart failure, with major complications MS-DRG 291 | not posted | $14,044.78 – $267,030.40 | |
| Heart failure, without complications MS-DRG 293 | not posted | $6,192.05 – $117,728.00 | |
| Heart valve or other major heart surgery with cardiac catheterization, with major complications MS-DRG 216 | not posted | $107,023.93 – $2,034,822.40 | |
| Hip or knee replacement (major joint of the leg), without major complications MS-DRG 470 | not posted | $21,102.19 – $401,211.20 | |
| Irregular heartbeat, without complications MS-DRG 310 | not posted | $6,193.14 – $117,748.80 | |
| Kidney failure, with complications MS-DRG 683 | not posted | $9,581.26 – $182,166.40 | |
| Kidney or urinary tract infection, without major complications MS-DRG 690 | not posted | $8,855.94 – $168,376.00 | |
| Neck (cervical) spinal fusion, without complications MS-DRG 473 | not posted | $26,707.85 – $507,790.40 | |
| Normal newborn care MS-DRG 795 | not posted | $2,185.81 – $41,558.40 | |
| Nutrition, fluid or electrolyte disorder, without major complications MS-DRG 641 | not posted | $8,513.52 – $161,865.60 | |
| Pneumonia, with complications MS-DRG 194 | not posted | $8,816.55 – $167,627.20 | |
| Pneumonia, with major complications MS-DRG 193 | not posted | $14,379.55 – $273,395.20 | |
| Pneumonia, without complications MS-DRG 195 | not posted | $6,875.80 – $130,728.00 | |
| Psychoses (inpatient psychiatric stay) MS-DRG 885 | not posted | $13,748.00 – $15,811.05 | |
| Sepsis, with major complications MS-DRG 871 | not posted | $21,250.97 – $404,040.00 | |
| Sepsis, without major complications MS-DRG 872 | not posted | $11,194.91 – $212,846.40 | |
| Skin infection (cellulitis), without major complications MS-DRG 603 | not posted | $9,527.65 – $181,147.20 | |
| Stomach and digestive disorders (gastroenteritis), without major complications MS-DRG 392 | not posted | $8,528.83 – $162,156.80 | |
| Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug MS-DRG 65 | not posted | $11,052.69 – $210,142.40 | |
| Uterus and ovary surgery for non-cancer conditions, without complications MS-DRG 743 | not posted | $13,573.27 – $258,065.60 | |
| Vaginal delivery, without complications MS-DRG 807 | not posted | $7,375.75 – $140,233.60 | |
| Weight loss surgery, without complications MS-DRG 621 | not posted | $16,501.91 – $313,747.20 |
Pain and spine
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large joint injection or drainage (knee, shoulder, hip) CPT 20610 | $477.00 | $1,361.02 | $242.76 – $3,120.00 |
| Lower back nerve root injection with imaging guidance CPT 64483 | $2,717.00 | $2,948.13 | $699.91 – $3,129.00 |
| Lower back spinal injection (epidural), with imaging guidance CPT 62323 | $2,717.00 | $2,930.44 | $618.82 – $3,129.00 |
| Lower back spinal injection (epidural), without imaging CPT 62322 | $271.87 | $699.91 – $3,120.00 |
Eye
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract removal with lens implant CPT 66984 | $9,711.00 | $2,023.20 – $12,896.00 | |
| Eye exam, new patient, comprehensive CPT 92004 | $453.01 | $88.21 – $511.22 | |
| Laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) CPT 66821 | $3,710.00 | $482.16 – $4,577.58 |
Eye and ear
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing test, comprehensive CPT 92557 | $99.89 | $28.98 – $401.55 |
Sleep
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home sleep apnea test CPT 95806 | $324.64 | $83.04 – $1,372.98 | |
| Sleep study with CPAP titration CPT 95811 | $1,533.85 | $539.97 – $2,679.88 | |
| Sleep study, overnight in a sleep lab CPT 95810 | $1,459.05 | $539.97 – $2,679.88 |
Lungs
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 | $80.81 | $412.28 | $28.54 – $673.83 |
Therapy
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual therapy, 15 minutes CPT 97140 | $95.00 | $14.60 – $202.45 | |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97161 | $95.00 | $42.27 – $355.50 | |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity CPT 97162 | $95.00 | $59.84 – $355.50 | |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, 15 minutes CPT 97110 | $95.00 | $15.49 – $202.45 | |
| Therapeutic activities, 15 minutes CPT 97530 | $95.00 | $16.89 – $202.45 |
Mental health
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family psychotherapy, with the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90847 | $329.48 | $703.29 | $105.15 – $936.00 |
| Family psychotherapy, without the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90846 | $319.37 | $687.06 | $100.83 – $936.00 |
| Group psychotherapy CPT 90853 | $80.87 | $364.18 | $28.98 – $936.00 |
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation CPT 90791 | $2,475.84 | $3,099.98 | $221.56 – $3,487.19 |
| Psychotherapy, 30 minutes CPT 90832 | $198.56 | $408.55 | $32.00 – $936.00 |
| Psychotherapy, 45 minutes CPT 90834 | $263.35 | $429.05 | $73.00 – $936.00 |
| Psychotherapy, 60 minutes CPT 90837 | $394.27 | $551.42 | $80.00 – $936.00 |
Infusions and injections
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle CPT 96372 | $74.54 | $265.39 | $13.36 – $238.85 |
| IV hydration, each additional hour CPT 96361 | $44.53 | $91.74 | $12.28 – $2,033.28 |
| IV hydration, first hour CPT 96360 | $167.71 | $779.68 | $32.20 – $761.51 |
| IV push injection of a drug, first CPT 96374 | $165.64 | $659.37 | $36.42 – $663.78 |
| IV push injection, each additional drug CPT 96375 | $65.66 | $166.25 | $15.27 – $149.62 |
Drugs
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injection, per 250 mg HCPCS J0696 | not posted | $45.32 | ? – $40.78 |
| Dexamethasone injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J1100 | not posted | $87.00 | ? – $78.30 |
| Fentanyl injection, per 0.1 mg HCPCS J3010 | not posted | $79.75 | $1.10 – $71.77 |
| Midazolam (Versed) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2250 | not posted | $14.00 | ? – $12.60 |
| Morphine injection, up to 10 mg HCPCS J2270 | not posted | $33.00 | $2.18 – $29.70 |
| Ondansetron (Zofran) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2405 | not posted | $7.04 | ? – $6.33 |
| Propofol injection, per 10 mg HCPCS J2704 | not posted | $17.00 | ? – $15.30 |
| Saline IV solution, 1000 ml HCPCS J7030 | not posted | $25.03 | $1.95 – $22.52 |
Cash price: the hospital's posted discounted price for people paying themselves. Gross charge: its list price before any discount. Insurer rates: the lowest and highest rates it says it negotiated with any insurer. When the file lists a service on several rows, this page shows one (the facility row for the usual setting); the service's own page lists every row.