Most people know the ER is costly, but many don’t realize just how much the visit level affects the final bill. If you’ve ever seen “Level 4” or “Level 5” on your statement—or CPT codes 99284 or 99285—you may be
A visit to the emergency room is stressful enough—but when the experience itself feels rushed, dismissive, confusing, or even unsafe, that stress can follow you long after you go home. Maybe the doctor barely spoke to you. Maybe your symptoms
We expect hospital billing to be straightforward: you go to the emergency room, receive treatment, and pay for the care you received. But too often, the reality is very different. Hidden fees, duplicate charges, unnecessary ER tests and billing errors
