Mini-stroke (TIA) in North Dakota
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$28,959typical hospital bill
$7,289typical amount paid
$6,317–$8,261range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,959 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hospitals | Minot | 24 | $25,314 | $6,317 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 18 | $32,604 | $8,261 |
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.