How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Meeker Memorial Hospital?

Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN currently has 132 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Meeker Memorial Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Meeker Memorial Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

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Meeker Memorial Hospital

612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355 · 132 Priced Procedures · 73% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

0.98×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (0.98×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

80/100 · Corroborated

80/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 61% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic84

Peer Alignment68

Clean Billing86

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.98× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Meeker Memorial Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.0× Medicare, divergence 0.83×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.98× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#38 of 76 in MN · 48th State Percentile#1,171 of 3,385 in U.S. · 34th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 2% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.98×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 61% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 73% patient recommendation (73/100 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 (0.98× 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 (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.18×) jump +24% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.95×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 5.2× Medicare (28¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.83× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+24% Upper Tail

Q25 0.69× · Q50 0.95× · Q75 1.18×

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

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.3× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.7× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.9× MedicareGood

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

0.9× MedicareGood

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

61% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 73/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Meeker Memorial Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 132 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$10,019	$8,223	1.2×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$3,938	$3,938	$13,413	0.3×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$3,938	$3,938	$13,523	0.3×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,484	$855	unverified
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$4,160	$2,390	$2,975	0.8×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$2,320	$3,446	0.7×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$3,584	$2,174	$2,680	0.8×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$1,027	$2,540	0.4×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$628	$853	$322	2.6×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$1,062	$850	$6,109	0.1×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$669	$770	$3,372	0.2×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$1,194	$770	$3,629	0.2×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	—	$750	$100	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,394	$672	$1,021	0.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$506	$629	$3,875	0.2×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	—	$599	$406	1.5×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	—	$563	$343	1.6×
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	—	$563	$364	1.5×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$645	$528	$981	0.5×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$544	$528	$987	0.5×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$645	$528	$1,256	0.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$417	$231	1.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$821	$430	$498	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$433	$433	$1,453	0.3×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	—	$426	$157	unverified
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$426	$140	unverified
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$397	$395	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,744	$387	$511	0.8×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$391	$128	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,473	$310	$448	0.7×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$992	$326	$583	0.6×
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	—	$256	$65	3.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,108	$236	$258	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,074	$241	$303	0.8×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$256	$114	unverified
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$229	$34	unverified
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	—	$229	$88	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$762	$202	$160	1.3×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$808	$202	$163	1.2×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$820	$202	$167	1.2×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$913	$200	$166	1.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$913	$200	$168	1.2×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$932	$201	$169	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$208	$202	$185	1.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,082	$223	$242	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,373	$208	$338	0.6×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,229	$210	$343	0.6×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,572	$214	$369	0.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$740	$187	$272	0.7×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$224	$155	$86	1.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$456	$152	$134	1.1×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$319	$147	$130	1.1×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$343	$153	$148	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$93	$115	$34	3.4×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$83	$116	$35	3.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$108	$118	$38	3.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$76	$118	$38	3.1×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$84	$120	$40	3.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$78	$122	$45	2.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$120	$125	$51	2.5×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$111	$100	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$247	$127	$123	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$176	$135	$181	0.7×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$108	$107	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$264	$127	$132	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$254	$115	$126	0.9×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$204	$123	$173	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$93	$92	$123	0.7×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$160	$114	$166	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$80	$118	$201	0.6×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$136	$136	$151	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$334	$262	$347	0.8×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$96	$143	$203	0.7×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$90	$116	0.8×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$56	$35	1.6×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$77	$62	$87	0.7×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$121	$77	$110	0.7×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$46	$46	$33	1.4×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$120	$46	$93	0.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$110	$45	$93	0.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$106	$44	$92	0.5×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$106	$52	$112	0.5×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$83	$43	$93	0.5×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$92	$39	$92	0.4×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$20	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$28	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$29	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$77	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$26	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$38	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$27	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$26	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$49	$18	$19	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$59	$29	$31	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$124	$50	$93	0.5×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$19	$14	1.4×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$111	$44	$93	0.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$103	$43	$92	0.5×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$26	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$58	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$30	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$41	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$19	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$45	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$28	$5	$5	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$27	$27	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	$19	$20	0.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$40	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$45	$15	$16	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$108	$29	$33	0.9×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$90	$32	$38	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$81	$19	$25	0.8×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$35	$48	0.7×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$52	$38	$56	0.7×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$25	$30	$49	0.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$33	$30	$49	0.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$105	$40	$110	0.4×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$40	$40	$140	0.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$60	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$40	$6	$6	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$44	$14	$15	0.9×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$54	$13	$14	0.9×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$77	$10	$11	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$100	$10	$11	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$31	$34	$39	0.9×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$67	$34	$111	0.3×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$45	$8	$9	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$47	$31	$37	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$32	$4	$5	0.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$20	$19	$25	0.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$42	$24	$46	0.5×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$85	$15	$64	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 132 total

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

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CMS CCN: 241366

CPT 392

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Fair BaseRate™ $8,223

Medicare Rate $5,676

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $10,019

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Meeker Memorial 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.

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

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Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$15,823 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $8,223 Fair BaseRate ($5,676 Medicare)

Your bill ($24,046) is $15,823 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($8,223) and 4.2× the $5,676 Medicare rate.

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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 Meeker Memorial 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 Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite73/100

Would Recommend73%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)68%

Median ER Wait123 min

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (113 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

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

Price Index: 0.71× regional baseline

Quality: 67/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$75,037U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share5.7%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 80/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 241366

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Validated Rate Rows2,893 (CMS v3.0.0)

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