Prices at 4 hospitals in Minnesota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$17,180
Chargemaster (median)
$30,619
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$11,572
Medicare pays
$592
$13,312$23,098
Median cash $17,180 · Medicare $592 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $13,312 – $23,098. The median cash price is about 29.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Health | Perham, MN | $12,010 | $12,038 | ★ 3/5 | 131 min | 14.8% |
| Cuyuna Regional Medical Center | Crosby, MN | $16,350 | $11,106 | ★ 3/5 | 100 min | 15.0% |
| Lifecare Medical Center | Roseau, MN | $18,009 | $7,211 | — | 119 min | 14.6% |
| Lakewood Health System | Staples, MN | $25,279 | $24,472 | — | 127 min | 15.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.