Dysequilibrium in South Dakota
MS-DRG 149: Dysequilibrium
$33,076typical hospital bill
$6,544typical amount paid
$6,348–$7,200range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,076 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center | Sioux Falls | 20 | $33,076 | $6,348 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 13 | $25,631 | $6,544 | |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 14 | $40,451 | $7,200 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.