Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at St. David's South Austin Medical Center
CPT 99281 · Austin, TX
These are St. David's South Austin Medical Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 2.3 mi | $282.33 | $784.25 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 3.9 mi | $282.33 | $784.25 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 3.9 mi | $732.00 | $732.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 6.3 mi | $548.98 | $784.25 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 6.4 mi | $333.31 | $555.51 | 2026-06-13 |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,053.00 | $1,053.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | 11.0 mi | $282.33 | $784.25 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 12.2 mi | $333.31 | $555.51 | 2026-06-13 |
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[135284] | outpatient | $529.00 | $529.00 | $333.27 – $333.27 |
| 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[33146] | outpatient | $140.00 – $579.00 | ||
| 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[86103] | outpatient | $22.18 – $648.00 | ||
| LVL 1 EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[271666] | outpatient | $529.00 | $529.00 | $259.21 – $259.21 |
| LVL 1 FREE STD EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[271682] | outpatient | $529.00 | $529.00 | $89.93 – $529.00 |
| LVL 1 FREE STD EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[271690] | outpatient | $529.00 | $529.00 | $369.77 – $369.77 |
| LVL 1 FREE STD EMER DEPT standard_charge_information[271698] | outpatient | $529.00 | $529.00 | $259.21 – $259.21 |
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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