Prices at 9 hospitals in South Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$48,977
Chargemaster (median)
$72,525
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$22,216
Medicare pays
$15,506
$30,138$67,815
Median cash $48,977 · Medicare $15,506 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $30,138 – $67,815. The median cash price is about 3.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | Dakota Dunes, SD | $25,428 | $14,353 | — | — | 15.3% |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City, SD | $72,525 | $22,216 | ★ 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.