Anemia and blood disorders in North Dakota
MS-DRG 812: Red blood cell disorders without mcc
$31,488typical hospital bill
$7,446typical amount paid
$6,956–$7,936range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,488 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | Fargo | 17 | $32,270 | $6,956 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 23 | $30,707 | $7,936 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.