Sinus Surgery Cost in North Dakota (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a sinus surgery cost in North Dakota?

Where you have a sinus surgery done in North Dakota swings the bill from $1,776 to $3,610 for identical care. The median cash price across 11 reporting hospitals is $3,502. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

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Where sinus surgery costs vary in North Dakota

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Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius divide most of North Dakota's hospital market, with Bismarck and Fargo each effectively dominated by one system. The state's oil-economy wage growth has increased hospital labor costs, pushing prices above what the rural market structure would otherwise suggest. Critical access hospitals cover most of the rural tier.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,502 versus $1,776 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: sinus surgery costs in North Dakota

How much does a sinus surgery cost in North Dakota?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $342, with most facilities between $139 and $3,633 (based on 10 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $1,776, with a median of $3,502; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a sinus surgery in North Dakota?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our North Dakota data is Kenmare Community Hospital in Kenmare at about $1,776. By metro, Fargo has the lowest median ($3,122). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a sinus surgery so much cheaper at some North Dakota hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 26.1× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In North Dakota, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,502 versus a median negotiated rate of $342 - about 10.2× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a sinus surgery in North Dakota?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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