Cost of a ER Visit (High) Visit
in Oklahoma
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oklahoma's healthcare system serves a largely rural population across 77 counties, with emergency departments handling approximately 1.2 million visits annually statewide. For a ER Visit (High) visit, patients typically encounter negotiated insurance rates between $85 and $246, with a median cost of $168 based on current transparency data. Oklahoma maintains over 3,300 active ER Visit (High) providers across hospital systems and independent facilities, giving patients multiple options for emergency care throughout the state.
Average
$166
Median
$168
Lowest
$85
Highest
$246
Providers
3,334
12% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does er visit (high severity) compare to related procedures in Oklahoma?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (Low Severity) Emergency department visit, low severity | 99283 | $51 | $69 | $104 | 3,021 |
| ER Visit (Moderate Severity) Emergency department visit, moderate severity | 99284 | $85 | $115 | $169 | 2,977 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99285 — Emergency department visit, high severity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99285 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99285 (Emergency department visit, high severity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99285 covers: the provider's professional fee for er visit (high severity). It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Oklahoma
These hospitals in Oklahoma are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
TULSA, OK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
OWASSO, OK
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why ER Visit (High) Visit Costs Vary Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma's healthcare costs run approximately 8% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and more rural healthcare infrastructure. The state's geography creates significant disparities between urban medical centers in Oklahoma City and Tulsa versus smaller communities served by critical access hospitals.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Oklahoma's 77 counties include major metropolitan areas like Oklahoma City and Tulsa alongside vast rural regions where the nearest hospital may be 30+ miles away. This geographic spread creates cost variations, with rural hospitals often operating as critical access facilities with different reimbursement structures, while urban centers maintain higher-cost trauma and specialty capabilities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based emergency departments in Oklahoma range from large health systems like OU Health and Saint Francis to smaller community hospitals and critical access facilities. Urban hospital-owned emergency departments typically carry higher overhead costs due to 24/7 specialist availability and advanced equipment, while rural facilities may offer more straightforward pricing but limited specialized services.
Insurance Market Competition in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's insurance market features moderate competition with BCBS Oklahoma holding significant market share alongside UHC and CommunityCare. This competitive landscape helps keep negotiated rates reasonable compared to more consolidated markets, though the lack of Medicaid expansion limits insurer participation in some rural counties where profitability remains challenging.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oklahoma
With over 3,300 active ER Visit (High) providers statewide, Oklahoma maintains adequate emergency physician coverage relative to its population, though distribution favors urban areas. This supply level helps maintain competitive pricing and reasonable wait times in most regions, though rural areas may experience physician shortages that can affect both access and pricing dynamics.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — ER Visit (High) Costs in Oklahoma
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99285)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $940 | $430 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $150 – $446 | $294 |
| 3 | Illinois Range: $80 – $569 | $285 |
| 4 | Iowa Range: $85 – $538 | $275 |
| 5 | Louisiana Range: $98 – $536 | $261 |
| 6 | New York Range: $80 – $543 | $260 |
| 7 | Maine Range: $170 – $337 | $251 |
| 8 | Nebraska Range: $123 – $422 | $236 |
| 9 | Washington Range: $80 – $379 | $224 |
| 10 | Colorado Range: $80 – $390 | $219 |
| 11 | New Mexico Range: $88 – $389 | $218 |
| 12 | Wyoming Range: $88 – $385 | $217 |
| 13 | Vermont Range: $98 – $356 | $216 |
| 14 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $429 | $202 |
| 15 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $428 | $202 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $85 – $333 | $198 |
| 17 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $330 | $188 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $85 – $305 | $185 |
| 19 | Maryland Range: $88 – $298 | $183 |
| 20 | Michigan Range: $80 – $318 | $183 |
| 21 | Utah Range: $80 – $317 | $182 |
| 22 | New Jersey Range: $60 – $348 | $182 |
| 23 | Ohio Range: $85 – $287 | $181 |
| 24 | Mississippi Range: $126 – $250 | $181 |
| 25 | California Range: $80 – $374 | $181 |
| 26 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $313 | $179 |
| 27 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $282 | $178 |
| 28 | Virginia Range: $88 – $293 | $177 |
| 29 | Tennessee Range: $85 – $259 | $170 |
| 30 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $287 | $170 |
| 31 | Missouri Range: $88 – $239 | $168 |
| 32 | Minnesota Range: $91 – $312 | $167 |
| 33 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $246 | $166 |
| 34 | Kansas Range: $88 – $243 | $166 |
| 35 | Alabama Range: $80 – $257 | $160 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania Range: $55 – $334 | $159 |
| 37 | Arizona Range: $80 – $250 | $157 |
| 38 | Indiana Range: $85 – $298 | $157 |
| 39 | West Virginia Range: $88 – $281 | $155 |
| 40 | Delaware Range: $85 – $203 | $155 |
| 41 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $296 | $155 |
| 42 | Nevada Range: $85 – $267 | $154 |
| 43 | Alaska Range: $80 – $292 | $151 |
| 44 | Connecticut Range: $55 – $320 | $148 |
| 45 | Idaho Range: $80 – $275 | $148 |
| 46 | Oregon Range: $80 – $250 | $142 |
| 47 | Texas Range: $80 – $257 | $142 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $80 – $213 | $124 |
| 49 | North Dakota Range: $91 – $177 | $122 |
| 50 | South Dakota Range: $98 – $161 | $119 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $246 | $114 |