Lung infection, with complications in North Dakota
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$36,361typical hospital bill
$8,384typical amount paid
$8,374–$10,820range paid across 3 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,361 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 Fargo | Fargo | 47 | $22,160 | $8,374 | |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 13 | $36,361 | $8,384 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 34 | $37,077 | $10,820 |
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.