Prices at 3 hospitals in North Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,652
Chargemaster (median)
$2,065
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$732
Medicare pays
$75
Typical cash range: $1,652 – $1,652. The median cash price is about 22.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo, ND | $1,652 | $732 | ★ 4/5 | 189 min | 14.6% |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,652 | $770 | ★ 4/5 | 175 min | 13.9% |
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.