Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital: charges and Medicare payments

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital reported 4,414 Medicare inpatient stays across 133 DRGs in 2024. Across them it charged 3.69 times what it was paid — among the higher ratios in Minnesota, number 12 of 43 hospitals with at least 100 stays (state median 2.98×, national 4.15×). Its most frequent stay was DRG 871, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC: 474 stays at an average charge of $56,603, 37% below the national average. It also billed 4,516 outpatient services, charging 5.74 times what Medicare paid.

1Medicare inpatient stays 4,414
2Charge ÷ paid, inpatient 3.69×
3Rank in MN (highest ratio = 1) 12 of 43
4CMS price-transparency actions 0

Average charge per stay at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, its 10 most frequent DRGs, bars to scale. Source: CMS DY2024.

Inpatient stays

For the 133 DRGs that can be compared with the national average, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital charged more than the national average in 6 (5%). Payments follow Medicare's rates, so they usually vary far less than charges.

DRG	Stays	Avg charge	vs US	Avg paid
871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC	474	$56,603	-37%	$15,688
291 Heart Failure and Shock with MCC	225	$34,489	-39%	$10,085
392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	91	$22,651	-44%	$6,479
698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC	86	$38,407	-48%	$12,788
177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC	84	$44,109	-38%	$12,937
378 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with CC	84	$28,295	-42%	$8,273
690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC	82	$25,962	-31%	$6,649
872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC	78	$27,712	-44%	$8,609
481 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with CC	75	$58,007	-42%	$16,519
543 Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective...	75	$27,193	-45%	$8,472
853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.R. Procedures with...	73	$148,510	-35%	$41,234
065 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or...	71	$31,206	-44%	$8,133
640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	71	$43,064	-29%	$10,280
193 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC	65	$34,964	-41%	$10,722
552 Medical Back Problems without MCC	65	$26,792	-45%	$7,830
603 Cellulitis without MCC	64	$25,170	-33%	$7,439
641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	63	$28,350	-23%	$6,156
683 Renal Failure with CC	57	$25,388	-38%	$7,358
189 Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure	55	$51,707	-10%	$10,653
190 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with MCC	55	$32,743	-35%	$10,051
470 Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of...	54	$55,179	-41%	$15,499
522 Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture...	50	$61,762	-40%	$16,561
274 Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures without MCC	49	$68,284	-56%	$26,235
057 Degenerative Nervous System Disorders without MCC	45	$35,278	-38%	$10,361
064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC	45	$54,984	-45%	$15,610
312 Syncope and Collapse	45	$25,506	-44%	$7,314
178 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC	44	$26,377	-42%	$7,620
194 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC	44	$25,230	-34%	$6,901
308 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC	41	$36,210	-36%	$9,665
682 Renal Failure with MCC	41	$36,554	-45%	$11,602
493 Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures except Hip, Foot and...	40	$56,611	-52%	$19,132
267 Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement and Supplement...	38	$120,879	-45%	$38,559
377 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with MCC	37	$54,505	-36%	$14,477
389 Gastrointestinal Obstruction with CC	37	$23,920	-39%	$6,495
391 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	35	$38,118	-38%	$10,824
897 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation...	35	$30,703	-17%	$7,172
467 Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with CC	34	$87,123	-45%	$29,093
101 Seizures without MCC	33	$28,622	-41%	$7,723
309 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with CC	33	$20,249	-44%	$6,060
314 Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC	33	$60,223	-36%	$17,546
884 Organic Disturbances and Intellectual Disability	32	$48,935	-22%	$12,560
394 Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC	31	$33,269	-29%	$8,196
659 Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with MCC	30	$74,764	-38%	$21,918
689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC	30	$35,276	-31%	$9,784
699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC	30	$29,651	-38%	$8,280
330 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC	28	$82,354	-31%	$18,549
092 Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC	27	$27,650	-46%	$7,950
280 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC	27	$62,406	-18%	$14,977
556 Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective...	26	$23,594	-42%	$6,589
948 Signs and Symptoms without MCC	26	$24,480	-36%	$6,253
243 Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with CC	25	$101,842	-8%	$17,991
253 Other Vascular Procedures with CC	25	$89,483	-32%	$21,064
175 Pulmonary Embolism with MCC or Acute Cor Pulmonale	24	$44,648	-31%	$12,263
286 Circulatory Disorders except AMI, with Cardiac...	24	$67,441	-40%	$18,264
322 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal...	24	$80,729	-30%	$15,145
812 Red Blood Cell Disorders without MCC	24	$33,361	-25%	$7,197
039 Extracranial Procedures without CC/MCC	23	$40,437	-37%	$9,994
242 Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with MCC	23	$155,966	-3%	$27,820
544 Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective...	23	$21,561	-40%	$6,035
919 Complications of Treatment with MCC	23	$59,690	-33%	$15,336

Showing the 60 most frequent of 133 DRGs.

Outpatient services

Service (APC)	Services	Avg charge	Medicare allowed
Level 1 Intraocular Procedures	757	$12,139	$2,193
Comprehensive Observation Services	407	$14,786	$2,579
Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	224	$10,455	$1,528
Level 2 Upper GI Procedures	217	$10,046	$1,792
Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures	208	$38,746	$12,457
Level 3 Vascular Procedures	203	$14,323	$3,015
Level 1 Endovascular Procedures	147	$15,174	$3,059
Level 4 Urology and Related Services	144	$17,590	$3,332
Level 5 Urology and Related Services	143	$22,853	$4,863
Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures	126	$96,940	$22,310
Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services	116	$27,105	$5,440
Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	103	$14,271	$2,698
Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures	102	$14,281	$3,231
Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures	99	$26,023	$6,728
Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures	94	$68,868	$10,198
Level 3 Urology and Related Services	92	$11,205	$1,947
Level 2 Endovascular Procedures	83	$26,626	$5,306
Level 3 Lower GI Procedures	81	$13,562	$2,655
Level 3 Airway Endoscopy	76	$11,034	$1,605
Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures	74	$14,365	$3,041
Level 2 Vascular Procedures	74	$4,795	$1,501
Level 3 Endovascular Procedures	61	$56,407	$10,330
Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services	61	$45,036	$9,699
Level 4 Vascular Procedures	60	$25,459	$5,026
Level 3 Intraocular Procedures	58	$16,727	$4,996

Against the Minnesota average

For Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC (DRG 871), Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital charged $56,603 on average, 5% less than the Minnesota average of $59,297, and was paid $15,688 against a state average of $17,952. For Heart Failure and Shock with MCC (DRG 291), Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital charged $34,489 on average, 15% less than the Minnesota average of $40,341, and was paid $10,085 against a state average of $11,754. For Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without MCC (DRG 392), Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital charged $22,651 on average, 11% less than the Minnesota average of $25,465, and was paid $6,479 against a state average of $7,467. For Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC (DRG 698), Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital charged $38,407 on average, 20% less than the Minnesota average of $48,066, and was paid $12,788 against a state average of $15,587. For Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (outpatient APC 5491), its average charge of $12,139 was 25% above the state average of $9,705. For Comprehensive Observation Services (outpatient APC 8011), its average charge of $14,786 was 0% below the state average of $14,738. For Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage (outpatient APC 5072), its average charge of $10,455 was 43% above the state average of $7,303. For Level 2 Upper GI Procedures (outpatient APC 5302), its average charge of $10,046 was 6% below the state average of $10,644.

Price-transparency record

No action in CMS's price-transparency enforcement list (July 2026) matches this hospital's exact name, city and state. That can mean CMS has not reviewed it, or that it is listed under a different name.

Charges are the hospital's list prices averaged over its 2024 Medicare cases; payments are what those cases actually brought in. Neither is what you will pay. For a planned procedure, ask the hospital for its price estimate or, if you are uninsured or self-paying, a good-faith estimate.

Sources: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, July 2026. Checked 2026-10-24. Methodology.