Emergency department visit high severity
CPT 99284 • Emergency
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$4
Average
$198
Highest
$5,015
Based on 8,561 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
An ER visit (level 4) — urgent but not life-threatening, requiring moderate complexity work-up like labs, imaging, or IV medications.
What to expect
Triage on arrival. Wait times vary widely (15 minutes to 6+ hours depending on volume). Costs are typically 5-10x the equivalent urgent-care visit. The facility fee alone can be $1,000+. Always check if an urgent care or virtual visit fits your symptoms first.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHEASTERN PHARMACY HEALTH PARK LUMBERTON, NC | 1 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| DOMINION DIAGNOSTICS LLC GREENSBORO, NC | 1 | $62 | $62 | $62 |
| INVITAE CORPORATION MORRISVILLE, NC | 1 | $62 | $62 | $62 |
| MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC MURPHY, NC | 1 | $73 | $73 | $73 |
| WELLNITE MEDICAL GROUP PA RALEIGH, NC | 1 | $75 | $75 | $75 |