How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Fairview Bethesda Hospital?

Fairview Bethesda Hospital in Saint Paul, MN currently has 141 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Fairview Bethesda Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Fairview Bethesda Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.8× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 2026-01-29

Fairview Bethesda Hospital

45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102 · 141 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.85×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 15% below the fair benchmark (0.85×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

83/100 · Corroborated

83/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 79% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic92

Peer Alignment67

Clean Billing91

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Fairview Bethesda Hospital maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.7× Medicare, p50 0.84× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.2× Medicare, p75 1.01× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#12 of 76 in MN · 14th State Percentile#434 of 3,385 in U.S. · 12th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 15% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.85×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 79% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (57.8% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.85× 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.
Captive ER (0.5×) & laboratory (1.1×) services average 1.71× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.7×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.01×) jump +20% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.84×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 6.4× Medicare (27¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.7× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.71× Divergence

1.2× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+20% Upper Tail

Q25 0.58× · Q50 0.84× · Q75 1.01×

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

0.7× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

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

1.0× MedicareGood

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

79% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Fairview Bethesda Hospital

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$44,536	$19,087	unverified
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$39,328	$30,775	1.3×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$38,249	$17,936	unverified
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$32,765	$19,432	1.7×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$4,072	$13,413	0.3×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$4,066	$13,523	0.3×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$2,502	$2,975	0.8×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$2,278	$2,680	0.8×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$2,023	$6,109	0.3×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$1,769	$2,540	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$1,743	$3,372	unverified
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$1,680	$3,446	unverified
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$1,614	$3,629	0.4×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$1,304	$3,875	0.3×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,944	$1,317	$1,453	unverified
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,128	$689	$855	0.8×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,131	$627	$1,256	0.5×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,967	$545	$1,021	0.5×
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	—	$459	$364	1.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$835	$435	$987	0.4×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$901	$324	$511	0.6×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,024	$335	$981	0.3×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$685	$292	$322	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$731	$296	$448	0.7×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$211	$231	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$535	$189	$303	0.6×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$643	$203	$343	0.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$760	$197	$338	0.6×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$806	$199	$369	0.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$551	$202	$583	0.3×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$278	$173	$157	1.1×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$206	$160	$166	1.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$480	$169	$258	0.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$231	$138	$148	0.9×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$235	$160	$173	0.9×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$181	$138	$151	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$291	$160	$181	0.9×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$365	$160	$185	0.9×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$480	$154	$242	0.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$495	$163	$272	0.6×
Behavioral health counseling (group) HCPCS Code: `H0009`	—	$128	$269	0.5×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$502	$141	$498	0.3×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$140	$114	unverified
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	—	$97	$65	1.5×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$188	$106	$123	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$278	$106	$134	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$220	$97	$123	0.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$236	$100	$130	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$254	$90	$132	0.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$503	$108	$163	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$217	$83	$126	0.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$478	$104	$160	0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$469	$108	$167	0.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$407	$108	$168	0.6×
Behavioral health counseling (per session) HCPCS Code: `H0008`	—	$114	$257	0.4×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	—	$119	$343	0.3×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$81	$110	0.7×
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	$385	$90	$140	0.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$472	$108	$169	0.6×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$552	$106	$166	0.6×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	$225	$111	$406	0.3×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$94	$395	0.2×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$271	$327	$347	0.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$142	$190	$203	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$60	$126	$116	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$98	$145	$140	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$82	$101	$111	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$154	$75	$86	0.9×
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	$178	$73	$88	0.8×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$73	$107	0.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$21	$42	$35	1.2×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$22	$34	$37	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$75	$46	$51	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$148	$66	$87	0.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$32	$42	$56	0.8×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$155	$62	$100	0.6×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	$90	$59	$100	0.6×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$61	$128	0.5×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$59	$7	$6	1.2×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$67	$29	$27	1.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$50	$15	$14	1.1×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$25	$21	$20	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$67	$32	$31	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$18	$16	$16	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$101	$40	$93	0.4×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$150	$36	$93	0.4×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$205	$42	$112	0.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$141	$32	$93	0.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$16	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$24	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$63	$20	$19	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$67	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$48	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$16	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$48	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$19	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$25	$7	$7	1.0×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$149	$31	$92	0.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$136	$31	$93	0.3×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$12	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$33	$18	$18	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$37	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$76	$11	$11	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$28	$9	$9	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$10	$24	$25	1.0×
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	—	$15	$16	0.9×
Behavioral health outpatient services HCPCS Code: `H2015`	—	$15	$16	0.9×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$30	$33	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$22	$35	$39	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$86	$40	$45	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$145	$30	$93	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$19	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$26	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$19	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$26	$10	$10	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$71	$33	$38	0.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$12	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$127	$23	$27	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$71	$34	$40	0.8×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$18	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$15	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$17	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$7	$8	$8	1.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$66	$28	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$66	$32	$38	0.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$76	$32	$38	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$23	$5	$5	1.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$70	$28	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$63	$27	$34	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$14	$25	0.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$52	$19	$46	0.4×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$14	$34	0.4×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$16	$16	$48	0.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$88	$21	$64	0.3×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$16	$16	$49	0.3×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$16	$16	$49	0.3×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$143	$28	$92	0.3×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$129	$25	$92	0.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$145	$27	$110	0.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$17	$17	$86	0.2×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$261	$27	$201	0.1×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 141 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 57.8%

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CMS CCN: 242004

CPT 871

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $44,536

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Fairview Bethesda 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 501(r) AGB Cap: $61,748 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $61,748

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (57.8% of gross = $61,748).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Fairview Bethesda Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$87,799 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($106,886) is $87,799 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 7.6× the $14,117 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

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

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (57.8% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

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

Price Index: 0.81× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$74,143U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share5.8%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 83/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 242004

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 242004) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage2026-01-29

Validated Rate Rows62,775 (CMS v3.0.0)

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