Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in North Dakota
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$28,491typical hospital bill
$7,156typical amount paid
$6,479–$7,833range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,491 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 16 | $24,466 | $6,479 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 27 | $32,517 | $7,833 |
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.