The average price for a Level 3 (moderate severity) emergency department visit was highest in California and lowest in Maryland, according to an analysis conducted by data analytics company Hospital Pricing Specialists.
Hospital Pricing Specialists reviewed claims in its national database for fiscal year 2021, according to the report, which was shared with Becker's.
10 states with the highest average price
1. California: $3,620.67
2. Florida: $3,404.92
3. Colorado: $3,332.17
4. New Jersey: $3,265.28
5. Arizona: $3,024.08
6. Nevada: $2,913.42
7. South Dakota: $2,645.89
8. Texas: $2,634.53
9. Illinois: $2,489.81
10. Alaska: $2,464.37
10 states with the lowest average price
1. Maryland: $720.28
2. Massachusetts: $1,250.73
3. Maine: $1,340.93
4. Louisiana: $1,511.57
5. Michigan: $1,517.93
6. Alabama: $1,528.55
7. North Dakota: $1,689.08
8. Vermont: $1,720.88
9. West Virginia: $1,751.30
10. Arkansas: $1,763.45