Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm or Less Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 22 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 11042. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — North Dakota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 22 of 22 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Humana | Medicare | Cigna | Health Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON DICKINSON |
$43.47 | $29.56 | $28.98 | $66.93 | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$108 | $83.48 | $136 | $175 | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$158 | $408 | $205 | $279 | — | $400 | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$174 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$196 | $196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$248 | $100 | — | $94.00 | — | $95.00 | $68.00 | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$258 | $361 | $446 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$258 | $287 | $126 | — | $215 | $273 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$316 | $219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$342 | $198 | $205 | — | $205 | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$410 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$410 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$478 | $400 | $400 | — | — | — | $400 | — | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$493 | $616 | — | — | $431 | — | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$518 | $690 | — | — | — | $690 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$518 | $460 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$582 | $439 | $851 | — | — | $430 | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$759 | $412 | $412 | $854 | $412 | — | $412 | $854 | $854 |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$852 | $95.93 | — | $681 | $129 | — | — | $596 | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$1,446 | $291 | $412 | $1,626 | $412 | — | $412 | $1,626 | $1,626 |
That is the median of what the 22 North Dakota hospitals above publish for Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 11042 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $130 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $43.47 to $1,446 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (CPT 11042) in North Dakota range from $43.47 to $1,446, with a median of $323. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $43.47. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.