Prices at 5 hospitals in South Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$18,399
Chargemaster (median)
$24,005
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,722
$13,915$22,883
Median cash $18,399 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $13,915 – $22,883.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | Dakota Dunes, SD | $12,794 | $7,722 | — | — | 15.3% |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City, SD | $24,005 | $14,886 | ★ 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.