Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in North Dakota
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$35,396typical hospital bill
$11,552typical amount paid
$11,390–$12,470range paid across 3 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,396 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 24 | $35,396 | $11,390 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 23 | $35,220 | $11,552 | |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 18 | $46,089 | $12,470 |
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.