Prices at 4 hospitals in North Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$96
Chargemaster (median)
$166
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$195
Medicare pays
$118
Typical cash range: $96 – $96. The median cash price is about 0.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health Williston | Williston, ND | $96 | $96 | ★ 3/5 | 157 min | 15.6% |
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.