Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Erie County Medical Center
CPT 99281 · Buffalo, NY
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.
Across 82 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $47.84, median $341.07, highest $2,481.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 1.6 mi | $405.00 | $405.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 4.2 mi | $405.00 | $405.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $405.00 | $405.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 16.3 mi | $342.19 | $488.84 | 2026-06-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 18.9 mi | $405.00 | $405.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY | 30.5 mi | $256.83 | $395.12 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 57.5 mi | $308.88 | $396.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital Dansville, NY | 60.1 mi | $130.00 | 2026-01-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED LEVEL 1 W/WO PHYS/QHP standard_charge_information[22960] | both | $505.71 | $1,101.47 | $105.26 – $991.32 |
| ED LEVEL 1 W/WO PHYS/QHP MOD25 standard_charge_information[22961] | both | $1,101.47 | ||
| ED PIT-LEVEL 1 W/ASSESMENT standard_charge_information[22970] | both | $505.71 | $1,101.47 | $105.26 – $991.32 |
| ED PIT-LEVEL 1 W/ASSESMENT-25 standard_charge_information[22971] | both | $1,101.47 | ||
| EMR DPT VST MAYX REQ PHY/QHP standard_charge_information[23468] | outpatient | $233.00 – $931.00 | ||
| EMR DPT VST MAYX REQ PHY/QHP standard_charge_information[23472] | outpatient | $1,090.00 – $9,375.00 | ||
| EMR DPT VST MAYX REQ PHY/QHP standard_charge_information[23475] | outpatient | $544.00 – $4,689.00 |
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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