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ER visit cost in Thief River Falls, MN: posted hospital prices
Posted facility cash prices for ER visit in Thief River Falls, MN: $641–$1,048 at 1 hospital (hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files). Doctor fees are billed separately — see the all-in ranges below.
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Quick compare: facility cash price by exam
| Exam | CPT | n | Low | Median | High | Lowest-price hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER visit, level 3 (moderate) | 99283 | 1 | $641 | $641 | $641 | Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center prices, safety & ratings (Thief River Falls, MN) |
| ER visit, level 4 (high) | 99284 | 1 | $1,048 | $1,048 | $1,048 | Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center prices, safety & ratings (Thief River Falls, MN) |
ER visit
ER visit, level 3 (moderate)
All-in planning range: facility + er physician · CPT 99283
0 of 1 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $65.04 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | ER physician | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center file dated Mar 4, 2026 | Thief River Falls | $640.80 | $65–$195 ESTIMATE | $706–$836 ESTIMATE | $529.18 |
ER visit, level 4 (high)
All-in planning range: facility + er physician · CPT 99284
0 of 1 hospitals have a FROM FILE doctor fee (0 tagged VERIFY); the rest use ESTIMATE = CMS 2026 MN $110.45 ×1–3. How we estimate
| Hospital | City | Facility cash (facility fee only) | ER physician | All-in range | Negotiated median (all insurers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center file dated Mar 4, 2026 | Thief River Falls | $1,048.00 | $110–$331 ESTIMATE | $1,158–$1,379 ESTIMATE | $865.45 |
Gaps
- Facility price = hospital-fee rows only (no “professional” billing class, no modifier 26; where a hospital labels every row professional, the technical/global non-26 rate is used).
- Doctor fee is FROM FILE only where the hospital posts ≥10 professional rates (radiology incl. CT: modifier 26; ER and colonoscopy: no modifier); otherwise ESTIMATE (CMS 2026 MN ×1–3), not that hospital’s bill.
- VERIFY (Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals): rows are true professional lines, but most payer rates are listed as a percent of billed charges (≈95–97% of the gross charge), not a fixed contracted fee — the typical amount actually paid may be much lower. Shown as posted; ask for a Good Faith Estimate.
- Colonoscopy all-in = facility + gastroenterologist + anesthesia (00811, always ESTIMATE: CMS 2026 MN ×1–3) + pathology if a polyp is removed (88305: FROM FILE where posted, VERIFY where most rates are a percent of billed charges). A polyp removal changes the code (45380/45385) and the price.
- Safety grades: Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Spring 2026 (hospitalsafetygrade.org, accessed Oct 2026). Critical access hospitals are generally not graded.
Statewide: MRI · CT · ER · Colonoscopy · Ultrasound
Facility fee only — doctor/radiologist, anesthesia, and pathology fees are billed separately and are not included. Prices come from each hospital’s own posted standard-charges file, last checked Oct 2026. Negotiated median is across all insurer rates in the file; it is not your plan’s price. Your insurer (Blue Cross, HealthPartners, Medica, UCare, etc.) may pay a different rate, and your cost depends on your deductible and coinsurance. Always ask for a Good Faith Estimate. Facility price = hospital-fee rows only (no “professional” billing class, no modifier 26; where a hospital labels every row professional, the technical/global non-26 rate is used). Re-extracted Oct 30, 2026. Know your billing rights.
Hospitals near you
- Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
3001 Sanford Parkway, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · (218) 683-4400
Leapfrog safety grade: Critical access hospitals are generally not graded by Leapfrog
Emergency department (CMS): Yes
Addresses and phone numbers: CMS Hospital General Information (Oct 2026). Grades: Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Spring 2026. Star ratings and emergency services: CMS Hospital General Information (Care Compare, Oct 2026); no star shown where CMS lists “Not Available”. How to read these ratings. Call the hospital to confirm prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ER visit, level 3 (moderate) (CPT 99283) cost in Thief River Falls, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 1 hospital in Thief River Falls, MN range from $641 to $641 (median $641), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Lowest posted: Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center prices, safety & ratings (Thief River Falls, MN). Doctor/radiologist fees are billed separately; call to confirm and ask for a Good Faith Estimate.
How much does ER visit, level 4 (high) (CPT 99284) cost in Thief River Falls, MN?
Posted facility cash prices at 1 hospital in Thief River Falls, MN range from $1,048 to $1,048 (median $1,048), from the hospitals’ own Oct 2026 price files. Lowest posted: Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center prices, safety & ratings (Thief River Falls, MN). Doctor/radiologist fees are billed separately; call to confirm and ask for a Good Faith Estimate.
How we got these prices · Last updated: Oct 30, 2026 (data files compiled). Data sources: hospitals’ own posted price files (machine-readable files parsed Oct 2026); doctor/radiologist estimates from CMS CY2026 Physician Fee Schedule (RVU26D, Oct 2026 release).
Compare these prices statewide
Procedures with a posted cash price at hospitals in this city. Ranges are the lowest to highest posted facility cash price statewide (Oct 2026 price files; facility fee only).
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