How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Glacial Ridge Hospital?

Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, MN currently has 111 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Glacial Ridge Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Glacial Ridge Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.4× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Glacial Ridge Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Glacial Ridge Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

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Glacial Ridge Hospital

10 4Th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN 56334 · 111 Priced Procedures · 87% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.42×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 58% below the fair benchmark (0.42×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

75/100 · Corroborated

75/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 31% of the Time

File Completeness85

Price Logic62

Peer Alignment52

Clean Billing83

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

5-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.42× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Glacial Ridge Hospital maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.6× Medicare, p50 0.27× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (0.6× Medicare, p75 0.71× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#3 of 76 in MN · 2nd State Percentile#24 of 3,385 in U.S. · 1st National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 58% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.42×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 31% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 87% patient recommendation (82/100 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 (0.42× 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 0.27× Fair BaseRate (0.6× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 0.71×) jump +163% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.27×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 6.8× Medicare (23¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.6× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.00× Divergence

0.6× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+163% Upper Tail

Q25 0.23× · Q50 0.27× · Q75 0.71×

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

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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

0.6× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

0.7× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

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

0.5× MedicareGood

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

31% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 82/100Good

Procedure Prices at Glacial Ridge Hospital

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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`	$41,887	$41,887	$19,432	2.2×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$18,752	$18,752	$19,087	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$18,574	$18,574	$8,223	2.3×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$4,425	$4,425	$13,413	unverified
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$5,407	$2,715	$13,523	0.2×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$3,691	$1,630	$6,109	0.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,504	$1,504	$1,021	1.5×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,523	$1,523	$1,256	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$2,215	$1,372	$2,540	0.5×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,265	$1,265	$981	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,158	$1,158	$448	2.6×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$1,035	$1,035	$100	10.3×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$1,043	$1,043	$181	5.8×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$966	$966	$173	5.6×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$2,431	$956	$3,372	0.3×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$2,639	$956	$3,446	0.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$1,559	$956	$3,629	0.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$939	$939	$987	unverified
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$888	$888	$166	5.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$870	$870	$583	1.5×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$1,484	$894	$3,875	0.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$786	$786	$498	1.6×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$796	$796	$1,453	0.5×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$6,124	$420	$322	1.3×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$364	$364	$272	1.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$272	$272	$86	3.2×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$184	$184	$93	2.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$187	$187	$110	1.7×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$133	$145	$64	2.3×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$146	$146	$93	1.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$159	$159	$112	1.4×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$84	$110	$40	2.8×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$108	$108	$45	2.4×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$118	$118	$92	1.3×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$116	$116	$92	1.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$117	$117	$93	1.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$114	$114	$93	1.2×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$113	$113	$93	1.2×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$111	$111	$92	1.2×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$81	$81	$33	2.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$85	$85	$38	2.2×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$81	$81	$38	2.1×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$88	$88	$51	1.7×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$221	$91	$123	0.7×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$85	$85	$132	0.6×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,710	$103	$511	0.2×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$90	$90	$201	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$431	$471	$347	1.4×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$380	$294	$203	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$227	$227	$31	7.3×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$342	$200	$140	1.4×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$169	$169	$9	18.8×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$157	$157	$9	17.4×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$163	$163	$15	10.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$137	$137	$11	12.5×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$124	$124	$11	11.3×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$130	$130	$14	9.3×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$98	$98	$7	14.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$116	$116	$18	6.4×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$89	$89	$14	6.4×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$113	$113	$20	5.7×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$121	$121	$116	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$63	$63	$4	15.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$71	$71	$5	14.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$78	$78	$6	13.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$81	$81	$7	11.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$76	$76	$7	10.9×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$81	$81	$8	10.1×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$84	$84	$9	9.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$93	$93	$19	4.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$79	$79	$35	2.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$81	$81	$46	1.8×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$54	$54	$5	10.8×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$79	$79	$16	4.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$227	$76	$110	0.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,192	$78	$303	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$48	$48	$3	16.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$72	$72	$34	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$41	$41	$3	13.7×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$42	$42	$4	10.5×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$46	$46	$5	9.2×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$43	$43	$5	8.6×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$43	$43	$5	8.6×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$56	$56	$10	5.6×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$62	$62	$14	4.4×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$70	$70	$38	1.8×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$44	$50	$37	1.4×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$38	$38	$49	0.8×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$38	$38	$49	0.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$62	$62	$86	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$148	$62	$87	0.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$57	$27	$35	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$399	$45	$148	0.3×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$779	$49	$163	0.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$778	$48	$167	0.3×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$109	$34	$123	0.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$798	$45	$168	0.3×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$786	$45	$169	0.3×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,265	$67	$338	0.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,255	$66	$343	0.2×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$314	$36	$134	0.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$673	$39	$160	0.2×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$180	$31	$130	0.2×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$675	$39	$166	0.2×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$814	$57	$258	0.2×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$824	$51	$242	0.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,767	$62	$369	0.2×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$52	$52	$33	unverified
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$17	$17	$25	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$237	$26	$126	0.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$8	$8	$48	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 111 total

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CMS CCN: 241376

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,432

Medicare Rate $14,044

Self-Pay Cash $41,887

Insurer Median $41,887

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Glacial Ridge 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 $13,962 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($41,887) Beats Your Bill

Glacial Ridge Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $41,887 (vs. $41,887 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$36,417 Above Fair BaseRate

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

Your bill ($55,849) is $36,417 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,432) and 4.0× 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 Glacial Ridge 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.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall5/5 Stars (5/5)

Safety Composite82/100

Would Recommend87%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)90%

Median ER Wait142 min

Left ER Before Seen0%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Glacial Ridge Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2024-03-06·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2023-09-25·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2023-07-26·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded
2023-04-10·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (200 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

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

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

Price Index: 0.70× regional baseline

Quality: 84/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$72,205U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share3.4%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 75/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 241376

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Validated Rate Rows2,939 (CMS v3.0.0)

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Glacial Ridge Hospital

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

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Procedure Prices at Glacial Ridge Hospital

Audit a Bill or Quote at Glacial Ridge Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($41,887) Beats Your Bill

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

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

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

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

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