Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Seattle Children's Hospital
CPT 99281 · Seattle, WA
These are Seattle Children's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 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 13 Washington hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $216.00, median $234.82, highest $504.60. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | 1.5 mi | $367.20 | $459.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $216.00 | $450.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $216.00 | $450.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $252.96 | $496.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 14.6 mi | $216.00 | $450.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 14.7 mi | $234.82 | $769.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | 23.6 mi | $221.52 | $426.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 24.5 mi | $241.33 | $769.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit Level 1 line 12759 | both | $504.60 | $504.60 | $127.16 – $484.42 |
| Emergency Dept Visit May Not Req MD/App line 2180994 | both | $47.00 | $8.60 – $43.94 |
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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