Prices at 4 hospitals in North Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$72
Chargemaster (median)
$80
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$61
Medicare pays
$33
Typical cash range: $72 – $72. The median cash price is about 2.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Hospital | Bottineau, ND | $72 | $61 | — | 105 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.