Prices at 3 hospitals in Saint Paul, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $21 — 74% below the US median ($83), roughly 1.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $16 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 226 min | 14.1% |
| Allina United Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $27 | $38 | ★ 3/5 | 176 min | 14.9% |
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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $21 — about 1.9× the Medicare rate ($12). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($23).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $59 list price could save about $37 (63%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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