Prices at 6 hospitals in South Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,298
Chargemaster (median)
$6,403
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,825
Medicare pays
$541
$1,161$11,283
Median cash $4,298 · Medicare $541 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,161 – $11,283. The median cash price is about 7.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Queen Of Peace | Mitchell, SD | $376 | $883 | ★ 4/5 | 103 min | 14.4% |
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | Dakota Dunes, SD | $4,298 | $3,340 | — | — | 15.3% |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City, SD | $13,029 | $6,756 | ★ 3/5 | 160 min | 14.5% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.