Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Virginia Mason Medical Center
CPT 99281 · Seattle, WA
These are Virginia Mason Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $216.00 | $450.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $216.00 | $450.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | 2.9 mi | $367.20 | $459.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $504.60 | $504.60 | 2026-03-31 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 11.0 mi | $234.82 | $769.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 15.6 mi | $216.00 | $450.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | 20.5 mi | $233.90 | $769.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 21.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED - LEVEL ONE E & M, FAC line 129832 | outpatient | $252.96 | $496.00 | $297.60 – $396.80 |
| ED - LEVEL ONE E & M, FAC line 62795 | inpatient | $252.96 | $496.00 | $317.69 – $396.80 |
| Emr dpt vst mayx req phy/qhp line 146047 | outpatient | $67.14 – $814.00 | ||
| EMERGENCY DEPT VISIT line 172322 | outpatient | $11.97 – $466.70 | ||
| ER DEPT,LEVEL 1,PROBLEM FOCUSED line 172323 | outpatient | ? – $104.47 | ||
| EMR DPT VST MAYX REQ PHY/QHP line 172324 | outpatient | $12.73 – $12.73 |
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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