Prices at 3 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,095
Chargemaster (median)
$2,280
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$860
Medicare pays
$261
$848$3,011
Median cash $1,095 · Medicare $261 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $848 – $3,011. The median cash price is about 4.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis, MN | $786 | $355 | ★ 4/5 | 171 min | 14.4% |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $1,095 | $860 | ★ 4/5 | 187 min | 14.9% |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | $3,490 | $1,087 | — | — | — |
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.