COPD, with major complications in North Dakota
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$27,643typical hospital bill
$9,479typical amount paid
$8,998–$9,912range paid across 4 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,643 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | 30 | $24,938 | $8,998 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 69 | $28,311 | $9,449 | |
| Trinity Hospitals | Minot | 19 | $26,975 | $9,510 | |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 12 | $49,226 | $9,912 |
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.