Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 6 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 57% lower than Lakewood Health System (median across 6 shared procedures), winning on 6 of them.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
Crosby, MN
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
86% recommend · ER wait 100 min · readmit 15.0%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 6
Crosby, MN
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
86% recommend · ER wait 100 min · readmit 15.0%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 6
| Procedure | Lakewood Health System | Cuyuna Regional Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix removal (appendectomy) | $25,279 | $16,350 | $592 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $16,780 | $11,358 | $7,552 |
| Knee replacement | $48,004 | $30,131 | $18,054 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $1,488 | $662 | $378 |
| Vaginal delivery | $9,900 | $5,140 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $21,036 | $17,734 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.