Prices at 5 hospitals in North Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,424
Chargemaster (median)
$4,280
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,884
Medicare pays
$552
Typical cash range: $3,424 – $3,424. The median cash price is about 6.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Mayville | Mayville, ND | $3,424 | $3,531 | — | 100 min | 14.7% |
| Sanford Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $3,424 | $3,531 | — | 72 min | 15.1% |
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.