3 hospitals here publish what they charge Medicare. The typical one bills about $3.33 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for. Where more than one hospital treats the same thing, the difference between them is often several times over.
#10 in MN
Duluth, MN
3.0x — bills about $2.97 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#24 in MN
Duluth, MN
3.5x — bills about $3.48 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#27 in MN
Duluth, MN
3.5x — bills about $3.53 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
The procedures most patients here are treated for, with the local typical charge.
Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage
$6,652 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Sepsis (severe)
$36,774 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 3 Urology and Related Services
$4,490 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Comprehensive Observation Services
$10,277 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 1 Endovascular Procedures
$20,209 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$42,973 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Heart Failure (severe)
$28,358 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services
$25,432 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 5 Urology and Related Services
$19,175 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$26,767 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 4 Urology and Related Services
$11,756 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage
$13,225 typical charge · 3 hospitals