Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Other

Buffalo Hospital

303 CATLIN ST, Buffalo, MN 55313

CMS Overall Rating ★★★★★

How this hospital's prices compare 115 procedures scored

1.7×

the fair BaseRate, typically

above the fair price

Across 115 shoppable procedures, Buffalo Hospital typically charges above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less elsewhere. 83 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Behavioral health assessment fair $189 → $654 3.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) fair $152 → $480 3.2×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck fair $156 → $453 2.9×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Buffalo Hospital publishes prices for 115 shoppable procedures in Buffalo, MN. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Other). CMS rates it 5/5 stars, and 74% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: urban Bed Count: 39 Beds Teaching Status: Non-Teaching Annual Discharges: 2,142

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 74% High Patient Rating: 77% ER Wait Time (Med): 136 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 115 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.7× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Buffalo Hospital

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$541	$654	$189	3.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$407	$480	$152	3.2×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$456	$453	$156	2.9×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$912	$500	$179	2.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$356	$402	$144	2.8×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$912	$488	$183	2.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$684	$454	$181	2.5×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$407	$387	$156	2.5×
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	$46	$52	$21	2.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,369	$406	$177	2.3×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,369	$396	$178	2.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,213	$806	$371	2.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,819	$806	$382	2.1×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,313	$806	$384	2.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$81	$107	$51	2.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$172	$149	$74	2.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$81	$107	$53	2.0×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,237	$1,776	$883	2.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$279	$241	$121	2.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,310	$1,100	$572	1.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,699	$2,460	$1,290	1.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$912	$315	$168	1.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,114	$588	$325	1.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,825	$520	$288	1.8×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$81	$107	$59	1.8×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$174	$211	$118	1.8×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$47	$7	$4	1.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$174	$211	$121	1.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$255	$277	$160	1.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$174	$205	$119	1.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$174	$211	$123	1.7×
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	$183	$162	$96	1.7×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$174	$211	$127	1.7×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$174	$220	$132	1.7×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,369	$446	$273	1.6×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$174	$180	$114	1.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,369	$580	$376	1.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$139	$193	$127	1.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$81	$74	$49	1.5×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$81	$76	$50	1.5×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$81	$63	$42	1.5×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$81	$109	$74	1.5×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$81	$66	$45	1.5×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$337	$272	$185	1.5×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$22	$35	$24	1.4×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$81	$61	$43	1.4×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$593	$585	$423	1.4×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	$199	$145	$106	1.4×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$91	$117	$87	1.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,825	$723	$538	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$26	$35	$27	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$37	$57	$44	1.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$139	$193	$149	1.3×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$26,009	$20,850	1.2×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$26,193	$21,266	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$187	$251	$206	1.2×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$23,772	$19,754	1.2×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$401	$285	$239	1.2×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$10,512	$9,171	1.1×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$95	$36	$32	1.1×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$109	$65	$57	1.1×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$216	$144	$129	1.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,251	$699	$636	1.1×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$96	$51	$48	1.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$2,652	$432	$404	1.1×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$1,610	$208	$196	1.1×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$208	$222	$214	1.0×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$71	$44	$43	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$81	$103	$100	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$80	$141	$142	1.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$101	$60	$63	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$253	$180	$189	0.9×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$111	$134	$149	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$117	$143	$160	0.9×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$507	$235	$267	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,823	$1,490	$1,738	0.9×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$100	$94	$111	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$705	$356	$517	0.7×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$115	$139	$212	0.7×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$115	$139	$220	0.6×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	$75	$72	$208	0.3×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$29	—	$23	—
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$23	—	$22	—
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$62	—	$13	—
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$64	—	$14	—
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$110	—	$17	—
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$19	—	$22	—
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$43	—	$12	—
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$21	—	$10	—
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$23	—	$10	—
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$29	—	$30	—
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$90	—	$39	—
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$12	—	$60	—
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$21	—	$24	—
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$21	—	$5	—
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$25	—	$16	—
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$23	—	$7	—
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$23	—	$8	—
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$62	—	$15	—
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$15	—	$59	—
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$26	—	$9	—
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$23	—	$6	—
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$81	—	$23	—
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$19	—	$6	—
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$43	—	$6	—
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$33	—	$13	—
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$15	—	$61	—
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$240	—	$37	—
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$240	—	$147	—
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$96	—	$166	—
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$19	—	$7	—
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$43	—	$9	—
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$25	—	$3	—
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$111	—	$243	—
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$29	—	$48	—