Prices at 3 hospitals in North Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,379
Chargemaster (median)
$2,974
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,944
Medicare pays
$126
Typical cash range: $2,379 – $2,379. The median cash price is about 18.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo, ND | $2,379 | $1,954 | ★ 4/5 | 189 min | 14.6% |
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.