Insurance
Billing Information
No one expects a trip to the Emergency Room.
First Priority ER strives to make your visit as comfortable and reassuring as possible. We will work with you to make sure you get the care you deserve in a cost-efficient manner.
First Priority ER is currently not an in-network provider with any health benefit plans.
However, we are committed to working with all insurance plans to help minimize your out-of-pocket costs whenever possible.
Facility Fee Information:
This facility charges a facility fee for medical treatment. Fees vary based on the level of care provided. Fees range from $500 to $3600, depending upon the level of care necessary to properly treat your condition or illness
- Median Facility Fee: $1,750
- Range of Facility Fees: $500 – $3600
- Facility Fees by Level:
- Level 1: $500
- Level 2: $900
- Level 3: $1,500
- Level 4: $2500
- Level 5: $3600
Observation Fee Information:
If placed under observation care, an additional observation fee will apply. This fee is calculated by the number of hours spent under observation and the ED level of care received. In the event your care requires intensive treatment and observation, New Braunfels ER will bill your insurance carrier for an observation fee.
- Median Observation Fee: $1,750.00
- Observation Fee Per Hour: $1,750.00
- Total Observation Fee = Observation Hours x $1,700 + Facility Fee based on ED Level
Charge Master:
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Texas House Bill 2041
House Bill 2041, passed by the Texas Legislature during the 86th Regular Session, requires all FECs to post notice of the following:
- This is a Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility.
- This facility charges rates comparable to a hospital Emergency Room and may charge a facility fee.
- This facility or physician providing medical care at this facility may not be a participating provider in your Health Benefit Plan provider network.
- A physician providing medical care at this facility may bill separately from the facility for the medical care provided to you.
Texas Senate Bill 425
Senate Bill 425, passed by the Texas Legislature during the 84th Regular Session, requires all FECs to post notice of the following:
- This is a Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility.
- This facility charges rates comparable to a hospital Emergency Room and may charge a facility fee.
- This facility or physician providing medical care at this facility may not be a participating provider in your Health Benefit Plan provider network.
- A physician providing medical care at this facility may bill separately from the facility for the medical care provided to you.
Texas House Bill 3276
- If we are not in-network with your particular health plan, Federal law requires insurance companies to process your ER visit at the in-network benefit level.
- We are not yet recognized by Medicaid. If you would like to assist us in being able to accept these insurance plans, please contact your legislators.
24 Hour Emergency Room Near Me
Conveniently Located in New Braunfels
Located at 1860 S Seguin Ave Suite 400, we proudly serve the New Braunfels community with accessible, top-quality emergency care.
Serving the New Braunfels Community 24/7
As a trusted local emergency room, we are committed to providing fast and reliable care to the residents of New Braunfels and surrounding areas, day or night.
