Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CPT 99281 · Philadelphia, PA
These are Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 31, 2025. 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 18 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $82.00, median $227.83, highest $1,062.60. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 2.2 mi | $99.62 | $1,573.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 4.6 mi | $195.65 | $301.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 4.8 mi | $400.00 | $1,000.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 4.8 mi | $328.30 | $3,283.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $323.50 | $647.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.5 mi | $86.00 | $630.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA | 8.3 mi | $400.00 | $1,000.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 10.8 mi | $260.00 | $400.00 | 2026-03-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triage W/WO Services line 4 | outpatient | $358.77 | $358.77 | $97.94 – $1,401.00 |
| Emergency Level 1 line 205 | outpatient | $358.77 | $358.77 | $97.94 – $1,401.00 |
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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