Prices at 27 hospitals in Minnesota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$16,162
Chargemaster (median)
$18,159
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,104
Medicare pays
$2,871
Typical cash range: $16,162 – $16,162. The median cash price is about 5.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester, MN | $16,162 | — | ★ 5/5 | 245 min | 13.9% |
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.