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Wyoming

Cost of a ER Visit (High) Visit
in Wyoming

Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC

Wyoming's vast rural geography creates unique challenges for emergency medical access, with some residents traveling over 100 miles to reach the nearest Level I trauma center. For high-severity ER visits requiring intensive resources and specialized interventions, patients typically pay between $88 and $385, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $179. The state maintains 368 active emergency medicine providers across its 23 counties, though distribution heavily favors population centers like Cheyenne and Casper. Patients can browse all emergency providers in Wyoming to compare costs and verify network status before seeking care.

Average

$217

Median

$179

Lowest

$88

Highest

$385

Providers

368

National avg: $189Wyoming: $217

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Compare Similar Procedures

How does er visit (high severity) compare to related procedures in Wyoming?

ProcedureCPTLowMedianHighProviders
ER Visit (Low Severity)

Emergency department visit, low severity

99283$54$82$155365
ER Visit (Moderate Severity)

Emergency department visit, moderate severity

99284$85$125$262367

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.

Why ER Visit (High) Visit Costs Vary Across Wyoming

Emergency care costs in Wyoming run approximately 23% above national averages, reflecting the state's rural geography, limited provider competition, and higher operational costs for maintaining 24/7 emergency services across vast distances. The state's oil and gas economy creates unique occupational health risks requiring specialized emergency capabilities, particularly in industrial counties like Campbell and Sweetwater.

Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability

Wyoming's 23 counties contain just two metropolitan areas (Cheyenne and Casper), leaving most residents dependent on critical access hospitals with limited emergency capabilities. Rural facilities often stabilize patients before transferring to larger centers, creating dual billing scenarios and higher total costs for complex cases.

Facility Type and Overhead Costs

Hospital-based emergency departments dominate Wyoming's emergency care landscape, with facilities like Wyoming Medical Center in Casper and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center carrying higher overhead costs than standalone emergency centers. These larger facilities maintain expensive trauma capabilities and specialist coverage that smaller rural hospitals cannot afford.

Insurance Market Competition in Wyoming

Limited insurer options with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming holding significant market share reduces competitive pressure on negotiated rates with emergency providers. Rural counties often have only one or two insurance options, giving insurers less leverage to negotiate lower facility fees and professional charges.

Physician Supply and Demand in Wyoming

With 368 active emergency medicine providers serving the state's 580,000 residents, Wyoming maintains adequate emergency physician coverage in urban areas but faces significant gaps in rural regions. This uneven distribution allows urban facilities to maintain higher pricing while rural hospitals struggle with recruitment costs that get passed to patients.

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Jayant Panwar

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions — ER Visit (High) Costs in Wyoming

What is the average cost of a ER Visit (High) visit in Wyoming without insurance?

Without insurance, high-severity emergency visits in Wyoming typically range from $88 to $385, with a median cost of $179 based on actual negotiated rates between insurers and providers. These costs reflect only physician fees and may not include additional facility charges, laboratory tests, imaging studies, or procedures performed during your visit. Self-pay patients should ask about cash discounts and payment plans to reduce the financial burden of emergency care.

Does Wyoming Medicaid cover ER Visit (High) visits?

Wyoming Medicaid covers emergency visits for eligible beneficiaries, including pregnant women, children, elderly, and disabled individuals who meet strict income requirements. However, Wyoming has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, leaving many working adults without coverage for emergency services. Covered emergency visits typically require no prior authorization due to their urgent nature, though follow-up care may need approval.

How do I find an affordable ER Visit (High) near me in Wyoming?

Compare costs between hospital emergency departments and freestanding emergency centers in your area, though remember that freestanding centers may have limited capabilities for truly critical cases. Many Wyoming facilities offer self-pay discounts of 30-50% for uninsured patients, and community health centers in larger cities may provide urgent care alternatives for less severe conditions. Always verify insurance network status before seeking care when possible.

What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?

Emergency department visits are typically billed based on complexity and resources used rather than whether it's an initial or follow-up visit. High-severity emergency visits requiring extensive evaluation, multiple procedures, or critical care interventions will cost significantly more than lower-level emergency visits regardless of your previous history with the facility. The $88 to $385 range reflects this complexity-based billing structure.

Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a ER Visit (High) visit in Wyoming?

Yes, emergency room visits qualify as eligible medical expenses for both Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). You can use these pre-tax dollars to pay for emergency physician fees, facility charges, and any procedures or medications administered during your visit. Keep all receipts and documentation for reimbursement or direct payment from your account.

How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a ER Visit (High) in Wyoming?

Telemedicine cannot replace high-severity emergency care that requires immediate hands-on intervention, diagnostic testing, or life-saving procedures. However, some Wyoming hospitals offer telehealth consultations with specialists during emergency visits, particularly for stroke or cardiac care, which can improve outcomes without additional patient costs. Rural facilities often use telemedicine to consult with urban specialists before patient transfers.

Click a state to compare costs

Average Visit Cost

$114
$430

Office visit (CPT 99285)

Compare With Other States

RankStateAverage↓
1Wisconsin
Range: $73 – $940
$430
2New Hampshire
Range: $150 – $446
$294
3Illinois
Range: $80 – $569
$285
4Iowa
Range: $85 – $538
$275
5Louisiana
Range: $98 – $536
$261
6New York
Range: $80 – $543
$260
7Maine
Range: $170 – $337
$251
8Nebraska
Range: $123 – $422
$236
9Washington
Range: $80 – $379
$224
10Colorado
Range: $80 – $390
$219
11New Mexico
Range: $88 – $389
$218
12Wyoming
Range: $88 – $385
$217
13Vermont
Range: $98 – $356
$216
14Rhode Island
Range: $80 – $429
$202
15Massachusetts
Range: $80 – $428
$202
16Georgia
Range: $85 – $333
$198
17North Carolina
Range: $80 – $330
$188
18District of Columbia
Range: $85 – $305
$185
19Maryland
Range: $88 – $298
$183
20Michigan
Range: $80 – $318
$183
21Utah
Range: $80 – $317
$182
22New Jersey
Range: $60 – $348
$182
23Ohio
Range: $85 – $287
$181
24Mississippi
Range: $126 – $250
$181
25California
Range: $80 – $374
$181
26Hawaii
Range: $80 – $313
$179
27Arkansas
Range: $85 – $282
$178
28Virginia
Range: $88 – $293
$177
29Tennessee
Range: $85 – $259
$170
30South Carolina
Range: $80 – $287
$170
31Missouri
Range: $88 – $239
$168
32Minnesota
Range: $91 – $312
$167
33Oklahoma
Range: $85 – $246
$166
34Kansas
Range: $88 – $243
$166
35Alabama
Range: $80 – $257
$160
36Pennsylvania
Range: $55 – $334
$159
37Arizona
Range: $80 – $250
$157
38Indiana
Range: $85 – $298
$157
39West Virginia
Range: $88 – $281
$155
40Delaware
Range: $85 – $203
$155
41Kentucky
Range: $80 – $296
$155
42Nevada
Range: $85 – $267
$154
43Alaska
Range: $80 – $292
$151
44Connecticut
Range: $55 – $320
$148
45Idaho
Range: $80 – $275
$148
46Oregon
Range: $80 – $250
$142
47Texas
Range: $80 – $257
$142
48Montana
Range: $80 – $213
$124
49North Dakota
Range: $91 – $177
$122
50South Dakota
Range: $98 – $161
$119
51Florida
Range: $35 – $246
$114
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