Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in North Dakota
MS-DRG 808: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$78,321typical hospital bill
$20,980typical amount paid
$18,692–$23,268range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,321 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 11 | $82,978 | $18,692 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 11 | $73,665 | $23,268 |
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.