Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
CPT 99281 · Houston, TX
These are HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. 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 111 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $83.35, median $286.94, highest $1,782.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | 8.3 mi | $418.00 | $836.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Luke's Hospital at the Vintage Houston, TX | 8.3 mi | $252.35 | $721.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Humble, TX | 9.4 mi | $224.40 | $701.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball Tomball, TX | 10.6 mi | $710.92 | $710.92 | 2026-09-01 |
| Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX | 12.3 mi | $418.00 | $836.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX | 13.5 mi | $418.00 | $836.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 14.6 mi | $224.40 | $701.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Luke's the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX | 15.9 mi | $252.35 | $721.00 | 2026-02-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 1 FREE STD EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[195630] | outpatient | $1,107.12 | $1,107.12 | $186.00 – $941.05 |
| Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional standard_charge_information[17946] | outpatient | $51.36 – $1,716.00 | ||
| Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional standard_charge_information[66183] | outpatient | $77.04 – $832.00 | ||
| Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional standard_charge_information[180818] | outpatient | $77.04 – $632.00 | ||
| LVL 1 EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[197058] | outpatient | $1,107.12 | $1,107.12 | $186.00 – $941.05 |
| LVL 1 EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[200286] | outpatient | $717.44 | $717.44 | $120.53 – $609.82 |
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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