Emergency Room Visit Cost in Salt Lake City, UT (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a emergency room visit cost in Salt Lake City, UT?
Where you have an emergency room visit done in Salt Lake City, UT swings the bill from $410 to $469 for identical care. The median cash price across 10 reporting hospitals is $444. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.
Three low-priced facilities in Salt Lake City, UT, from hospital price files
- IHC Health Services, Inc,. DBA Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital · Sandy, UT $408
- IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital $410
- CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO · West Valley City, UT $469
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Where emergency room visit costs vary in Salt Lake City, UT
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Cheapest Emergency Room Visit Providers in Salt Lake City, UT
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IHC Health Services, Inc,. DBA Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital | Sandy, UT | $408 | -$36 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, UT | $203 | -$000 |
| 3 | IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital | UT | $410 | -$34 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, UT | $205 | -$000 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, UT | $206 | -$000 |
| 6 | CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO | West Valley City, UT | $469 | +$25 |
| 7 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, UT | $208 | -$000 |
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Quick take
- IHC Health Services, Inc,. DBA Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $408 - $36 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $444, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- In an emergency you usually can't compare prices first, so the useful steps come afterward: request an itemized bill and check each charge against your plan's explanation of benefits.
Intermountain Health dominates the Utah market with over 50% of acute care beds and its own insurance arm, SelectHealth. If you're covered by SelectHealth, the posted prices here may not apply. For commercial patients not using Intermountain-affiliated plans, prices in Utah's urban Wasatch Front markets run below the Mountain West average. Emergency room costs are driven by two separate charges: the facility fee (which varies by ER level, E1–E5) and the physician fee (billed by an independent emergency medicine group). Most patients are unaware that ER physicians are frequently out-of-network even when the hospital itself is in-network - the No Surprises Act limits your liability in this case, but billing disputes still occur. Using an urgent care center for non-emergency conditions typically costs 80–90% less than an ER visit for equivalent care.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $568, including ST MARK'S HOSPITAL at $653, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Facility fees for emergency care scale with the severity level the hospital assigns your visit, which is why two visits that look similar from the exam table can bill very differently.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$444 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$89 |
| Out-of-network provider | $977+ |
Frequently asked questions: emergency room visit costs in Salt Lake City, UT
How much does an emergency room visit cost in Salt Lake City, UT?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $70, with most facilities between $54 and $70 (based on 12 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $403 to $653 across all 10 Salt Lake City, UT hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an emergency room visit in Salt Lake City, UT?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Salt Lake City, UT data is IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in C St E at about $403. By metro, Murray has the lowest median ($413).
Why is an emergency room visit so much cheaper at some Salt Lake City, UT hospitals?
Prices vary up to 1.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Salt Lake City, UT, the median cash (self-pay) price is $444 versus a median negotiated rate of $70 - about 6.3× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an emergency room visit in Salt Lake City, UT?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
What's on your bill
A emergency room visit involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically ED Facility Fee, Emergency Physician Professional Fee, Labs. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this emergency room visit changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.
Separate bills
A emergency room visit involves the facility, the operating physician, and often ancillary providers - each bills independently, and any one of them may be out-of-network even if the facility isn't. The No Surprises Act limits your exposure in many scenarios, but ask the facility to confirm every participating provider is in-network before your visit.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for emergency room visit before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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