Cost of a ER Visit (Low) Visit
in Oklahoma
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oklahoma's emergency departments serve over 3.9 million residents across a state where rural hospitals face ongoing financial pressures, making cost transparency for ER Visit (Low) services particularly important. Patients typically pay between $51 and $104 for low-severity emergency visits, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $69 based on negotiated insurance rates. Oklahoma has many active ER Visit (Low) providers across urban centers like Oklahoma City and Tulsa as well as rural communities, and patients can browse all providers throughout the state to find affordable care options.
Average
$75
Median
$69
Lowest
$51
Highest
$104
Providers
3,021
21% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does er visit (low severity) compare to related procedures in Oklahoma?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (Moderate Severity) Emergency department visit, moderate severity | 99284 | $85 | $115 | $169 | 2,977 |
| ER Visit (High Severity) Emergency department visit, high severity | 99285 | $85 | $168 | $246 | 3,334 |
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 99283 — Emergency department visit, low to moderate 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 99283 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99283 (Emergency department visit, low to moderate severity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99283 covers: the provider's professional fee for er visit (low 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 (Low) Visit Costs Vary Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma's emergency care costs run approximately 7% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall healthcare costs and rural hospital financial constraints. The state's mix of urban medical centers in Oklahoma City and Tulsa alongside struggling rural hospitals creates significant cost variation depending on geographic location and facility type.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Oklahoma's vast rural areas face ongoing hospital closures, with remaining rural emergency departments often operating with higher per-visit costs due to lower patient volumes. Metro areas like Oklahoma City and Tulsa offer multiple emergency care options including freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers that compete on price. Rural residents may drive significant distances to reach emergency care, making cost transparency particularly important for non-urgent conditions.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based emergency departments in Oklahoma carry higher overhead costs due to regulatory requirements and 24/7 staffing needs compared to urgent care centers or freestanding emergency rooms. Major health systems like Integris Health and Saint Francis Health System operate multiple emergency facilities with varying cost structures depending on location and service level. Independent emergency centers often offer more transparent pricing and may negotiate better rates for self-pay patients.
Insurance Market Competition in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's insurance market includes BCBS Oklahoma as the dominant player alongside UnitedHealthCare and CommunityCare, creating moderate competition that affects negotiated rates with emergency providers. The relatively concentrated market means fewer insurance options compared to larger states, potentially limiting patients' ability to find lower-cost emergency coverage. Rural areas often have even fewer insurance network options, affecting emergency care accessibility and pricing.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oklahoma
Oklahoma faces physician shortages in rural areas while urban centers maintain adequate emergency medicine staffing, creating cost disparities based on provider availability. Emergency physician groups often cover multiple facilities across the state, with staffing costs affecting pricing structures at different locations. The state's medical workforce challenges mean emergency departments may rely on contract physicians or telemedicine consultations, which can impact billing structures and costs.
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 (Low) Costs in Oklahoma
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99283)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania Range: $47 – $693 | $271 |
| 2 | Wisconsin Range: $56 – $355 | $180 |
| 3 | Illinois Range: $57 – $252 | $133 |
| 4 | Maine Range: $86 – $184 | $131 |
| 5 | New Hampshire Range: $59 – $204 | $130 |
| 6 | Michigan Range: $54 – $252 | $126 |
| 7 | Iowa Range: $44 – $218 | $119 |
| 8 | Rhode Island Range: $40 – $204 | $111 |
| 9 | California Range: $80 – $153 | $107 |
| 10 | Vermont Range: $53 – $171 | $107 |
| 11 | Indiana Range: $57 – $171 | $105 |
| 12 | New York Range: $47 – $202 | $105 |
| 13 | Washington Range: $57 – $167 | $101 |
| 14 | Colorado Range: $54 – $159 | $99 |
| 15 | Wyoming Range: $54 – $155 | $97 |
| 16 | Idaho Range: $60 – $142 | $96 |
| 17 | Nebraska Range: $44 – $171 | $95 |
| 18 | Massachusetts Range: $40 – $206 | $95 |
| 19 | Utah Range: $53 – $139 | $93 |
| 20 | District of Columbia Range: $49 – $142 | $92 |
| 21 | Maryland Range: $43 – $162 | $91 |
| 22 | Connecticut Range: $53 – $153 | $90 |
| 23 | Georgia Range: $53 – $143 | $90 |
| 24 | Alaska Range: $69 – $118 | $89 |
| 25 | New Mexico Range: $54 – $139 | $88 |
| 26 | Kentucky Range: $40 – $139 | $88 |
| 27 | Hawaii Range: $54 – $139 | $87 |
| 28 | Texas Range: $54 – $118 | $86 |
| 29 | North Carolina Range: $51 – $136 | $85 |
| 30 | New Jersey Range: $44 – $142 | $84 |
| 31 | South Carolina Range: $51 – $128 | $83 |
| 32 | Arkansas Range: $51 – $115 | $81 |
| 33 | Nevada Range: $60 – $108 | $81 |
| 34 | Alabama Range: $49 – $131 | $80 |
| 35 | Virginia Range: $47 – $119 | $79 |
| 36 | Arizona Range: $53 – $107 | $77 |
| 37 | Ohio Range: $43 – $117 | $77 |
| 38 | Minnesota Range: $40 – $145 | $75 |
| 39 | Tennessee Range: $51 – $105 | $75 |
| 40 | Oklahoma Range: $51 – $104 | $75 |
| 41 | Delaware Range: $60 – $90 | $74 |
| 42 | Missouri Range: $52 – $99 | $74 |
| 43 | Mississippi Range: $51 – $104 | $73 |
| 44 | Montana Range: $40 – $91 | $70 |
| 45 | Kansas Range: $51 – $91 | $70 |
| 46 | Florida Range: $35 – $110 | $67 |
| 47 | West Virginia Range: $40 – $115 | $65 |
| 48 | Louisiana Range: $40 – $87 | $63 |
| 49 | Oregon Range: $40 – $108 | $63 |
| 50 | North Dakota Range: $40 – $91 | $57 |
| 51 | South Dakota Range: $40 – $88 | $56 |