Prices at 4 hospitals in South Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$358
Chargemaster (median)
$358
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,188
Medicare pays
$1,120
Typical cash range: $358 – $358. The median cash price is about 0.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner Regional Healthcare Center – Cah | Winner, SD | $358 | $304 | — | 108 min | 15.1% |
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.