Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications in North Dakota
MS-DRG 699: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with cc
$21,973typical hospital bill
$8,271typical amount paid
$7,733–$10,035range paid across 5 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,973 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | Fargo | 13 | $16,593 | $7,733 | |
| Trinity Hospitals | Minot | 12 | $23,032 | $8,079 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 22 | $21,973 | $8,271 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 43 | $23,587 | $8,867 | |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 16 | $19,920 | $10,035 |
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.