Cost of a ER Visit (Moderate) Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi ranks among the states with the highest rates of heart disease and diabetes, driving significant emergency department utilization across the state's 82 counties. For ER Visit (Moderate) visits, patients typically pay between $86 and $165, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $111 based on negotiated insurance rates. Mississippi has 1,971 active providers offering ER Visit (Moderate) services, giving patients multiple options when seeking urgent care throughout the state.
Average
$121
Median
$111
Lowest
$86
Highest
$165
Providers
1,971
15% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does er visit (moderate severity) compare to related procedures in Mississippi?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (Low Severity) Emergency department visit, low severity | 99283 | $51 | $63 | $104 | 1,973 |
| ER Visit (High Severity) Emergency department visit, high severity | 99285 | $126 | $167 | $250 | 2,017 |
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 99284 — Emergency department visit, 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 99284 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99284 (Emergency department visit, moderate severity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99284 covers: the provider's professional fee for er visit (moderate 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 Mississippi
These hospitals in Mississippi are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Biloxi, MS
BILOXI, MS
FLOWOOD, MS
OXFORD, MS
NEW ALBANY, MS
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why ER Visit (Moderate) Visit Costs Vary Across Mississippi
Mississippi's healthcare costs run approximately 14% below national averages, reflecting lower overhead costs and physician salaries, but rural access challenges create pockets of higher costs due to limited competition. The state's heavy rural population and physician shortage in many counties influence both availability and pricing of emergency services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Mississippi's emergency care is concentrated in metro areas like Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg, while rural counties often rely on critical access hospitals with limited services. Many rural emergency departments transfer moderate-to-severe cases to urban facilities, potentially creating additional costs and delays. The Delta region faces particular challenges with hospital closures reducing emergency care options.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based emergency departments dominate Mississippi's landscape, with major health systems like University of Mississippi Medical Center and Baptist Health Systems operating multiple locations. Independent freestanding emergency rooms are less common than in other states, limiting cost competition. Rural critical access hospitals often have higher per-visit costs due to lower patient volumes spreading overhead across fewer visits.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi holds significant market share, with United Healthcare and Magnolia Health Plan providing additional options primarily in urban areas. Limited insurer competition results in less aggressive rate negotiations with providers compared to more competitive markets. Rural areas often have even fewer insurer options, potentially leading to higher negotiated rates for emergency services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With 1,971 active providers offering ER Visit (Moderate) services statewide, Mississippi faces geographic maldistribution rather than absolute shortage, with most specialists concentrated in urban areas. Rural emergency departments often rely on emergency medicine physicians covering multiple facilities or family medicine doctors handling urgent cases. This uneven distribution can create longer wait times in rural areas and potentially higher costs due to limited local competition.
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 (Moderate) Costs in Mississippi
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What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a ER Visit (Moderate) visit in Mississippi?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99284)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $647 | $311 |
| 2 | Illinois Range: $80 – $431 | $223 |
| 3 | Iowa Range: $80 – $371 | $205 |
| 4 | New Hampshire Range: $102 – $307 | $202 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Range: $55 – $431 | $191 |
| 6 | New York Range: $67 – $374 | $183 |
| 7 | Rhode Island Range: $62 – $374 | $177 |
| 8 | Maine Range: $116 – $233 | $172 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Range: $62 – $368 | $170 |
| 10 | Nebraska Range: $83 – $291 | $165 |
| 11 | Washington Range: $80 – $259 | $161 |
| 12 | Michigan Range: $80 – $291 | $158 |
| 13 | New Mexico Range: $85 – $266 | $158 |
| 14 | Wyoming Range: $85 – $262 | $157 |
| 15 | Colorado Range: $80 – $267 | $157 |
| 16 | Vermont Range: $80 – $257 | $156 |
| 17 | Georgia Range: $84 – $246 | $151 |
| 18 | California Range: $80 – $258 | $142 |
| 19 | Indiana Range: $80 – $258 | $142 |
| 20 | Kentucky Range: $70 – $246 | $140 |
| 21 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $231 | $139 |
| 22 | District of Columbia Range: $80 – $217 | $138 |
| 23 | West Virginia Range: $62 – $174 | $137 |
| 24 | Utah Range: $80 – $228 | $135 |
| 25 | Maryland Range: $80 – $206 | $132 |
| 26 | New Jersey Range: $60 – $237 | $131 |
| 27 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $217 | $130 |
| 28 | Arkansas Range: $80 – $194 | $130 |
| 29 | Virginia Range: $81 – $202 | $129 |
| 30 | Tennessee Range: $85 – $187 | $128 |
| 31 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $206 | $128 |
| 32 | Ohio Range: $75 – $197 | $127 |
| 33 | Missouri Range: $85 – $167 | $124 |
| 34 | Alabama Range: $80 – $195 | $124 |
| 35 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $169 | $123 |
| 36 | Kansas Range: $86 – $167 | $123 |
| 37 | Texas Range: $80 – $196 | $122 |
| 38 | Arizona Range: $80 – $187 | $122 |
| 39 | Mississippi Range: $86 – $165 | $121 |
| 40 | Idaho Range: $80 – $194 | $121 |
| 41 | Delaware Range: $80 – $157 | $120 |
| 42 | Minnesota Range: $62 – $233 | $119 |
| 43 | Nevada Range: $84 – $184 | $119 |
| 44 | Connecticut Range: $55 – $211 | $118 |
| 45 | Alaska Range: $80 – $194 | $118 |
| 46 | Louisiana Range: $62 – $150 | $104 |
| 47 | Oregon Range: $62 – $183 | $102 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $62 – $145 | $96 |
| 49 | Florida Range: $35 – $190 | $95 |
| 50 | North Dakota Range: $62 – $121 | $82 |
| 51 | South Dakota Range: $62 – $121 | $82 |