Prices at 4 hospitals in Minnesota, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $17,180 — 24% below the US median ($22,542), roughly 29.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Health | Perham, MN | $12,010 | $12,038 | ★ 3/5 | 131 min | 14.8% |
| Cuyuna Regional Medical Center | Crosby, MN | $16,350 | $11,106 | ★ 3/5 | 100 min | 15.0% |
| Lifecare Medical Center | Roseau, MN | $18,009 | $7,211 | — | 119 min | 14.6% |
| Lakewood Health System | Staples, MN | $25,279 | $24,472 | — | 127 min | 15.3% |
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. Data last updated July 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $17,180 — about 29.0× the Medicare rate ($592). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,184).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $30,619 list price could save about $13,439 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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