Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 5 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Perham Health is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 79% lower than Lakewood Health System (median across 5 shared procedures), winning on 4 of them.
| Procedure | Lakewood Health System | Perham Health | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix removal (appendectomy) | $25,279 | $12,010 | $592 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $16,780 | $21,201 | $7,552 |
| Knee replacement | $48,004 | $8,431 | $18,054 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $1,488 | $833 | $378 |
| Vaginal delivery | $9,900 | $8,197 | $5,487 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.