Standard Observation and Facility Fees

Eastex Emergency Room posts its standard facility, observation and physician fees so you know what to expect before you get a bill. Your actual cost depends on the care you receive and on your insurance. Never delay emergency care because of cost.

One facility fee per visitPrivate insurance billedSelf-pay available

Facility fee by level of service

Every emergency visit is assigned one level of service, from Level 1 for the simplest visits to Level 5 for the most complex. The level reflects the resources needed for your care. Only one facility fee level is charged per patient visit.

Level of Service	Code	Facility Fee
Level 1 · Emergency Dept Visit	99281	$394.90
Level 2 · Emergency Dept Visit	99282	$954.49
Level 3 · Emergency Dept Visit	99283	$1,763.85
Level 4 · Emergency Dept Visit	99284	$3,232.38
Level 5 · Emergency Dept Visit	99285	$4,070.86

Codes are the standard CPT emergency department visit codes for each level.

Average billing

Average billing for a regular ER visit (facility)$3,200.00

Average billing for observation$7,000.00

Averages are for reference only. Tests, imaging, procedures and medicines provided during your visit are billed according to our chargemaster.

Standard observation fees

Some patients need to be monitored for a period of time before a decision is made to send them home or transfer them. When that happens, observation services are charged as follows.

Observation Service	Charge
Initial Observation Care – Level 1	$866.80
Initial Observation Care – Level 2	$898.70
Initial Observation Care – Level 3	$917.40
Observation Care Discharge	$1,145.36
Observation Admit/Discharge – Level 1	$1,169.17
Observation Admit/Discharge – Level 2	$1,190.39
Observation Admit/Discharge – Level 3	$1,198.28

Physician fees

The emergency physician who treats you may bill separately from the facility. Standard physician fees are:

Level of Care	Physician Fee
Emergency Dept Visit – Level 1	$220.00
Emergency Dept Visit – Level 2	$310.04
Emergency Dept Visit – Level 3	$590.40
Emergency Dept Visit – Level 4	$820.40
Emergency Dept Visit – Level 5	$1,020.60

How insurance billing works

Eastex Emergency Room bills your health insurance and works with all major private insurance plans. At this time, we are unable to accept government-sponsored insurance, such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP or Tricare. Self-pay is available.

Texas notice for freestanding emergency rooms: This is a freestanding emergency medical care facility. It charges rates comparable to a hospital emergency room and may charge a facility fee. This facility or a physician providing care here may not be a participating provider in your health plan network, and the physician may bill separately from the facility.

Every patient receives a medical screening examination, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. For full details, including your rights under the No Surprises Act and our complete chargemaster, see Billing Information and Insurance Information.

Questions about a charge?

Our billing office is happy to explain any charge or help if you are having difficulty paying a bill. Call 409-800-1100 or fax 409-422-3406. Eastex Emergency Room, 5550 Eastex Fwy, Suite C, Beaumont, TX 77708.

Emergency care first. Questions about cost later.

Eastex Emergency Room is open 24/7 at 5550 Eastex Fwy, Suite C, Beaumont, TX 77708. Walk in or call 409-800-1100. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.