Prices at 3 hospitals in Saint Paul, MN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$12
Chargemaster (median)
$34
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4
Medicare pays
$4
Typical cash range: $10 – $13.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $10 | $4 | ★ 3/5 | 226 min | 14.1% |
| Allina United Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $14 | $20 | ★ 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. 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.