Comparative Pricing Information for Outpatient Same Day Procedures

Included below is comparative pricing for St. Cloud Hospital and all Minnesota hospitals. These are the most common same day outpatient procedures performed. The information is for calendar year 2008.

• Colonoscopy Procedures
• Left Heart Catheterization
• Upper GI Endoscopy Procedures
• Gallbladder Removal
• Carpal Tunnel Procedure
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Tonsillectomy
• Ear Tube Insertion
• Hernia Repair
• Ultrasound of Fallopian Tubes
• Injections
• Central Line Insertion
• Peritoneal Cavity Puncture
• Uterine Scope
• Explanation of Patient Charges
• Minnesota Hospital Price Check

Colonoscopy Procedures

Left Heart Catheterization

Upper GI Endoscopy Procedures

Gallbladder Removal

Carpal Tunnel Procedure

Knee Arthroscopy

Tonsillectomy

Ear Tube Insertion

Hernia Repair

Ultrasound of Fallopian Tubes

Injections

Central Line Insertion

Peritoneal Cavity Puncture

Uterine Scope

Explanation of Patient Charges

"Charges" represent the highest amount that a patient or other payer (insurance company) would be asked to pay for services. We are required to send you a statement after you receive services that lists the "Charges" for all the services you received.

These are hospital charges only; they do not include physician fees.

Government programs (Medicare, Medicaid and others) set their own price for services annually and do not negotiate with the hospital.

What you pay for services at St. Cloud Hospital will depend on your insurance company/HMO’s negotiated discounts and your specific health plan.

Uninsured persons also receive discounts, and charity care is available to assist patients without the means to pay for services.

No one is refused service at St. Cloud Hospital based on ability to pay.

For questions or information about pricing and charges, please call 320-251-2700, ext. 54447 or 800-835-6652, ext. 54447.

For questions or information about financial assistance, please call St. Cloud Hospital's Business Office at 320-251-2700, ext. 55613 or 800-835-6652, ext. 55613.

Minnesota Hospital Price Check

The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) created a web site that serves as a source for pricing information for hospitals across the state.

To learn more, please visit the Minnesota Hospital Price Check web site.