Mini-stroke (TIA) in Minnesota
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$26,699typical hospital bill
$6,528typical amount paid
$6,341–$7,080range paid across 3 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,699 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital | Coon Rapids | 12 | $27,784 | $6,341 | |
| Allina United Hospital | Saint Paul | 11 | $26,699 | $6,528 | |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 15 | $23,996 | $7,080 |
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.