Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CPT 99285 · 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 17 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $585.00, median $1,324.80, highest $10,490.40. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 2.2 mi | $703.60 | $3,754.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 4.6 mi | $3,976.34 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 4.8 mi | $1,324.80 | $3,312.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 4.8 mi | $403.50 | $4,035.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $4,741.50 | $9,483.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.5 mi | $608.00 | $3,043.97 | 2026-09-01 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA | 8.3 mi | $1,324.80 | $3,312.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 10.8 mi | $4,142.68 | 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 99285 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Level 5 line 209 | outpatient | $6,179.80 | $6,179.80 | $187.30 – $5,561.82 |
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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