Linton Hospital - Cah
111 ELM AVE W, Linton, ND 58552
Linton Hospital - Cah in Linton, ND has an average Medicare payment of $20,907 and a Value Score of D (48/100). Compare prices for 8 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Linton Hospital - Cah
Linton Hospital - Cah does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Average payment per documented procedure at Linton Hospital - Cah is $20,907 — among the higher-cost facilities in the dataset. Combined cost-and-quality value comes to 48/100 — a middling result, reflecting either average quality at average cost or trade-offs in one direction.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. The CMS payment record for Linton Hospital - Cah lists 8 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Heart Failure and Shock with CC, Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours, Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $7,302 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $50,118 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $23,288 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $11,818 |
Renal Failure with CC DRG 683 · Renal | $11,779 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $41,729 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $6,643 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $14,578 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Linton Hospital - Cah Compares
Linton Hospital - Cah has an average Medicare payment of $20,907, 45% above the North Dakota state average of $14,386. That is 32% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (22% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of D (48/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Linton Hospital - Cah Cost & Quality FAQ
Linton Hospital - Cah has an average payment of $20,907 across 8 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Linton Hospital - Cah does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Linton Hospital - Cah has a Value Score of D (48/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Private facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Linton Hospital - Cah offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 111 ELM AVE W, Linton, ND 58552. Phone: (701) 254-4511.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.