Prices at 3 hospitals in Saint Paul, MN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$23
Chargemaster (median)
$68
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6
Medicare pays
$5
$22$23
Median cash $23 · Medicare $5 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $22 – $23. The median cash price is about 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina United Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $22 | $18 | ★ 3/5 | 176 min | 14.9% |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $24 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 226 min | 14.1% |
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.
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