Prices at 4 hospitals in South Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$10,950
Chargemaster (median)
$13,581
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,358
Medicare pays
$931
Typical cash range: $10,950 – $10,950. The median cash price is about 11.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | Dakota Dunes, SD | $10,950 | $8,687 | — | — | 15.3% |
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.