Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) at St. Joseph Medical Center
CPT 99285 · Houston, TX
These are St. Joseph 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.
Across 111 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $588.67, median $2,327.80, highest $9,731.47. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | $3,138.23 | $3,138.23 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,763.04 | $5,509.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,760.15 | $5,029.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $2,376.00 | $4,752.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $3,700.95 | $3,700.95 | 2026-09-01 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $3,612.64 | $5,392.00 | 2026-03-05 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,695.20 | $5,297.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| Womans Hospital of Texas,the Houston, TX | 5.8 mi | $3,048.00 | $3,048.00 | 2026-09-01 |
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 99285 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER LEVEL 5 line 17733 | outpatient | $588.67 | $3,261.73 | $568.07 – $837.54 |
| ER LEVEL 5 line 17734 | inpatient | $3,261.73 | $1,957.04 – $3,261.73 | |
| ER LEVEL 5 line 17735 | outpatient | $3,261.73 | $281.81 – $5,600.00 |
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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