Prices at 3 hospitals in North Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,392
Chargemaster (median)
$4,590
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,617
Medicare pays
$584
Typical cash range: $3,392 – $3,392. The median cash price is about 5.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | Fargo, ND | $3,392 | $3,052 | ★ 3/5 | 104 min | 14.8% |
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.