Essentia Health-Fargo Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
118x
the federal fair-price benchmark
16,531
88 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Essentia Health-Fargocharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion catheter artery | 36660 | $14,615 | $57 | +$14,557 |
| Ligate oviduct(s) add-on | 58611 | $14,615 | $65 | +$14,549 |
| Clearance of airways | 31725 | $14,615 | $70 | +$14,544 |
| Composite byp grft pros&vein | 35681 | $14,615 | $72 | +$14,543 |
| Escharotomy addl incision | 16036 | $14,615 | $73 | +$14,541 |
| Ins device for rt guide open | 49412 | $14,615 | $74 | +$14,541 |
| Implt brain chemotx add-on | 61517 | $14,615 | $79 | +$14,535 |
| Implt cran bone flap to abdo | 61316 | $14,615 | $80 | +$14,535 |
| Tcat impl wrls p-art prs snr | 33289 | $49,131 | $284 | +$48,847 |
| Cardioassist external | 92971 | $14,615 | $88 | +$14,527 |
| Injection intraop add-on | 48400 | $14,615 | $95 | +$14,519 |
| Removal of stomach partial | 43635 | $14,615 | $101 | +$14,514 |
| Esoph lengthening | 43338 | $14,615 | $104 | +$14,511 |
| Mobilization of colon | 44139 | $14,615 | $107 | +$14,508 |
About Essentia Health-Fargo Pricing
Essentia Health-Fargo in , ND charges 118x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 88procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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