Prices at 4 hospitals in South Dakota, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$94
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$78
Medicare pays
$106
Typical cash range: $94 – $94. The median cash price is about 0.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | Dakota Dunes, SD | $94 | $93 | — | — | 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.