Prices at 3 hospitals in Sioux Falls, SD, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $564 — 66% above the US median ($340), roughly 12.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital | Sioux Falls, SD | $191 | $67 | — | — | 14.9% |
| Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | $564 | $230 | ★ 5/5 | 108 min | 13.8% |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $681 | $305 | ★ 5/5 | 196 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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $564 — about 12.0× the Medicare rate ($47). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($94).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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