Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) in North Dakota
MS-DRG 563: Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without mcc
$26,699typical hospital bill
$7,289typical amount paid
$7,160–$7,487range paid across 3 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,699 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health | Bismarck | 13 | $26,699 | $7,160 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 12 | $23,213 | $7,289 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 35 | $28,151 | $7,487 |
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.