Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Other

Howard County Medical Center

1113 SHERMAN ST, St Paul, NE 68873

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

How this hospital's prices compare 135 procedures scored

1.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

about the fair price

Across 135 shoppable procedures, Howard County Medical Center typically charges about the fair BaseRate for the procedures it prices. 12 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Mental health services (assessment) fair $110 → $556 5.0×
Behavioral health assessment fair $115 → $249 2.2×
Behavioral health day program fair $95 → $190 2.0×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Howard County Medical Center publishes prices for 132 shoppable procedures in St Paul, NE. It's classified by CMS as Critical Access Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Other). CMS has not published a star rating for it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 10 Beds Teaching Status: Non-Teaching Annual Discharges: 153

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: N/A High Patient Rating: N/A ER Wait Time (Med): 87 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 132 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Howard County Medical Center

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
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$556	$110	5.0×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$276	$249	$115	2.2×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	—	$190	$95	2.0×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	—	$406	$240	1.7×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$178	$106	1.7×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$283	$236	$142	1.7×
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	—	$141	$94	1.5×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$267	$209	$149	1.4×
Behavioral health outpatient services HCPCS Code: `H2015`	—	$40	$31	1.3×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$120	$94	1.3×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$42	$25	$20	1.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$208	$142	$112	1.3×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$85	$41	$33	1.2×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$51	$40	$32	1.2×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$147	$119	1.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$60	$50	$41	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$207	$58	$48	1.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$132	$14	$12	1.2×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$142	$35	$30	1.2×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$431	$145	$124	1.2×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$217	$141	$122	1.2×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$60	$50	$43	1.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,873	$564	$490	1.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$153	$27	$24	1.1×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$107	$12	$11	1.1×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$111	$13	$12	1.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$600	$535	1.1×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$100	$13	$12	1.1×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$145	$33	$29	1.1×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$159	$36	$32	1.1×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$892	$237	$216	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$171	$133	$121	1.1×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$47	$5	$5	1.1×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$4,669	$2,122	$1,957	1.1×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$5,112	$2,334	$2,163	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$167	$17	$16	1.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,339	$179	$167	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$60	$50	$47	1.1×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$119	$15	$14	1.1×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$1,029	$468	$437	1.1×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$714	$100	$94	1.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$174	$30	$29	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$401	$118	$113	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$61	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$73	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$70	$8	$8	1.0×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$35	$34	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$152	$16	$16	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$236	$20	$20	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$139	$28	$27	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$254	$109	$108	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$191	$21	$21	1.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$2,495	$122	$121	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$146	$145	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$72	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$67	$9	$9	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$909	$96	$95	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$150	$26	$26	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$526	$341	$340	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$2,057	$120	$120	1.0×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,498	$168	$168	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$145	$17	$17	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,842	$173	$173	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$977	$106	$106	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$4,070	$184	$186	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$696	$179	$181	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,999	$283	$287	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,965	$190	$193	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$499	$509	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$2,618	$124	$127	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$4,627	$298	$306	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$59	$9	$9	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$268	$45	$47	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$75	$8	$8	0.9×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,669	$121	$128	0.9×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$502	$533	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$72	$6	$6	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	$39	$42	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$79	$46	$49	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$75	$32	$34	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$735	$79	$85	0.9×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$228	$95	$102	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$179	$72	$77	0.9×
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	—	$256	$277	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,924	$180	$195	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,895	$163	$178	0.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$2,618	$124	$136	0.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,556	$290	$346	0.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$1,633	$61	$73	0.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$2,385	$100	$121	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$2,104	$139	$169	0.8×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$318	$72	$88	0.8×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$38	$48	0.8×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$345	$43	$55	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	—	$33	$43	0.8×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$23	$31	0.7×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$307	$27	$37	0.7×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$214	$29	$40	0.7×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$318	$34	$47	0.7×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$258	$31	$44	0.7×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$775	$128	$180	0.7×
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	—	$60	$85	0.7×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$219	$28	$40	0.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$364	$36	$51	0.7×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$56	$13	$19	0.7×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$342	$34	$49	0.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$379	$32	$46	0.7×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$284	$31	$45	0.7×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$205	$41	$60	0.7×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$607	$48	$71	0.7×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$22	$33	0.7×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$120	$19	$29	0.7×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$337	$33	$52	0.6×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	—	$121	$195	0.6×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$12	$19	0.6×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$391	$31	$52	0.6×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$343	$31	$54	0.6×
Behavioral health counseling (per session) HCPCS Code: `H0008`	—	$112	$198	0.6×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$317	$24	$44	0.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$314	$25	$45	0.6×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$32	$70	0.5×
Behavioral health counseling (group) HCPCS Code: `H0009`	—	$26	$165	0.2×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$103	—	$512	unverified
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$314	—	$34	—
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$744	—	$196	—
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$3,090	—	$1,008	—
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$1,293	—	$573	—
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	—	$2	$14	unverified
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$132	—	$93	—
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$217	—	$161	—
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$260	—	$50	—
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$92	—	$18	—