How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Chippewa County Hospital?

Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo, MN currently has 115 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Chippewa County Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Chippewa County Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Government - Local 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-09-08

Chippewa County Hospital

824 North 11Th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265 · 115 Priced Procedures · 81% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.94×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 6% below the fair benchmark (0.94×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

86/100 · Verified

86/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 19% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic77

Peer Alignment66

Clean Billing89

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.94× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Chippewa County Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.8× to 1.0× Medicare, divergence 0.56×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.94× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#26 of 76 in MN · 32nd State Percentile#926 of 3,385 in U.S. · 27th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 6% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.94×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 19% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 81% patient recommendation (75/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.94× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.95× Fair BaseRate (1.8× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Even at low-cost facilities (0.94× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 8.9× Medicare (19¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.8× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.56× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+8% Upper Tail

Q25 0.75× · Q50 0.95× · Q75 1.03×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

19% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 75/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Chippewa County Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 115 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$56,554	$56,554	$19,432	2.9×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$14,052	$14,052	$19,087	0.7×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$13,652	$13,652	$8,223	1.7×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$3,375	$3,375	$13,413	0.3×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$3,375	$3,375	$13,523	0.2×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$6,954	$2,242	$2,975	0.8×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,817	$2,233	$583	unverified
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$2,131	$2,131	$1,453	1.5×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$6,298	$2,034	$2,680	0.8×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$1,803	$1,803	$6,109	0.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,737	$1,737	$1,021	1.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,700	$1,426	$448	3.2×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,388	$1,080	$511	2.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$995	$995	$272	3.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$1,020	$1,020	$3,875	0.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,378	$975	$303	3.2×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,834	$855	$338	2.5×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,834	$855	$343	2.5×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,834	$855	$369	2.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,362	$717	$242	3.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,603	$717	$258	2.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$563	$563	$132	4.3×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$582	$582	$498	1.2×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$1,211	$497	$3,372	0.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$1,421	$478	$3,446	0.1×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$1,371	$466	$3,629	0.1×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,201	$427	$160	2.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,201	$427	$163	2.6×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,201	$427	$166	2.6×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,201	$427	$167	2.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,201	$427	$168	2.5×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,201	$427	$169	2.5×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$354	$354	$112	3.2×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$335	$335	$148	2.3×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$274	$274	$93	2.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$489	$282	$322	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$250	$250	$93	2.7×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$250	$250	$93	2.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$230	$230	$92	2.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$228	$228	$92	2.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$230	$230	$93	2.5×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$241	$241	$123	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$255	$255	$86	unverified
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$211	$211	$92	2.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$211	$211	$93	2.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$228	$228	$110	2.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$174	$174	$64	2.7×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$170	$152	$123	1.2×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$161	$170	$157	1.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$562	$160	$981	0.2×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$614	$173	$1,256	0.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$140	$129	$110	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$400	$141	$185	0.8×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$345	$133	$181	0.7×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$96	$96	$34	2.8×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$413	$121	$987	0.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$86	$86	$33	2.6×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$96	$96	$38	2.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$107	$104	$87	1.2×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$261	$101	$173	0.6×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$233	$90	$166	0.5×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$80	$80	$201	0.4×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$86	$86	$35	unverified
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$86	$86	$38	unverified
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$96	$96	$40	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$338	$315	$347	0.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$150	$183	$203	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$913	$114	$116	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$88	$133	$140	0.9×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$73	$73	$38	1.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$73	$73	$51	1.4×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$424	$95	$111	0.9×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$155	$72	$107	0.7×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$150	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$170	$30	$31	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$40	$32	$37	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$54	$40	$56	0.7×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$35	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$105	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$96	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$64	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$144	$13	$14	0.9×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$30	$32	$48	0.7×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$30	$32	$49	0.7×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$53	$53	$86	0.6×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$757	$36	$134	0.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$57	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$57	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$147	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$43	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$51	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$54	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$44	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$111	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$98	$6	$6	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$95	$9	$9	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$198	$19	$20	0.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$194	$18	$19	0.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$157	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$163	$15	$16	0.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$111	$14	$15	0.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$25	$23	$25	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$124	$10	$11	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$103	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$90	$8	$9	0.9×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$62	$29	$33	0.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$72	$6	$7	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$47	$30	$39	0.8×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$30	$32	$49	0.7×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$600	$31	$130	0.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$44	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$57	$2	$3	0.7×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$202	$14	$25	0.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$97	$10	$46	0.2×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$654	$26	$126	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 115 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator For-Profit Facility · Cash & Fair BaseRate Audit

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CMS CCN: 241325

CPT 470

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,432

Medicare Rate $14,044

Self-Pay Cash $56,554

Insurer Median $56,554

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Chippewa County Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $30,452 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($56,554) Beats Your Bill

Chippewa County Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $56,554 (vs. $56,554 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$67,574 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,432 Fair BaseRate ($14,044 Medicare)

Your bill ($87,006) is $67,574 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,432) and 6.2× the $14,044 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Chippewa County Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite75/100

Would Recommend81%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)75%

Median ER Wait117 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (150 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Chippewa County Hospital.

Price Index: 0.65× regional baseline

Quality: 72/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$69,192U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share7.3%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 86/100 · Verified CMS CCN 241325

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