US Health Care Costs

Sanford Usd Medical Center

1305 W 18th St Post Office Box 5039, Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · (605) 333-1000

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$128.0Mnet income, all sources
−0.5%margin on patient care alone
$21.6Mcost of charity care (2.3% of costs)
$45.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
452beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871290$82,896$16,716
Heart failure, with major complications 291190$52,658$11,051
Heart attack, with major complications 280135$60,381$13,288
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267133$154,424$37,641
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274121$89,264$25,060
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378116$41,469$8,970
Pneumonia, with major complications 193112$53,257$11,100
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853108$178,959$40,587
Respiratory failure 189106$58,600$11,296
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06599$54,216$9,137
Heart stent 32298$97,588$15,176
Lung infection, with major complications 17791$60,831$13,584
Urinary tract infection 69091$30,578$7,105
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48188$81,428$17,121
Stomach and digestive disorders 39285$30,912$7,138
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60373$29,955$8,237
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37772$75,324$14,952
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52272$69,315$17,229
Stroke, with major complications 06471$88,680$16,378
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32171$138,859$22,681
Kidney failure, with complications 68370$33,956$8,095
Heart attack, with complications 28166$40,773$7,987
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64164$36,448$7,633
Kidney failure, with major complications 68262$60,522$13,190
Bowel surgery, with complications 33061$96,107$20,206
Sepsis 87259$41,761$9,707
COPD, with major complications 19056$50,051$9,428
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28654$87,065$19,751
Back problems (no surgery) 55254$40,263$10,261
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64053$49,795$10,674
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02552$206,803$40,422
Heart catheterization 28751$50,637$9,410
Pneumonia, with complications 19450$35,852$7,313
Fainting 31248$36,503$7,580
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24346$83,384$18,640
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30946$28,804$6,844
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68944$46,047$10,239
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27041$216,988$46,055
Other digestive problems, with complications 39440$39,508$8,774
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69840$55,089$13,658
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20839$127,378$20,988
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66039$46,761$10,728
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03638$63,178$16,438
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41838$62,040$13,662
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69938$34,787$9,237
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23637$135,881$32,104
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24237$124,874$27,714
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27136$133,620$31,944
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32935$177,474$38,614
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38935$30,339$7,097
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98135$151,081$39,901
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07134$47,670$9,774
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44534$47,259$9,401
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03533$93,661$18,266
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48033$116,603$24,759
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94833$30,467$7,535
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02332$254,314$49,620
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16332$143,618$35,385
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39132$57,759$12,083
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33131$62,388$13,822
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43229$71,259$16,347
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06628$38,989$6,622
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17528$62,899$11,651
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81128$74,780$13,865
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18426$38,189$9,169
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37226$37,801$9,468
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37526$63,061$11,197
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46726$112,907$27,701
Diabetes, with complications 63826$32,702$8,173
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67326$119,679$34,957
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03925$47,493$10,822
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09225$42,565$9,134
Lung infection, with complications 17825$44,084$8,395
Anemia and blood disorders 81225$42,306$8,145
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26924$128,466$34,123
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28224$38,610$7,491
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49324$69,315$20,100
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$40,972$11,359
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31523$35,849$11,175
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23422$171,381$43,724
High blood pressure 30522$32,993$6,401
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85422$62,170$16,840
Seizures 10121$36,304$7,918
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22021$188,128$43,700
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24421$70,532$14,638
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25221$105,359$30,188
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30821$47,925$11,622
Irregular heartbeat 31021$19,257$5,209
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39021$24,555$5,356
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39321$52,724$14,275
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84721$46,571$10,953
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61720$79,037$18,059
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80920$48,507$10,455
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92020$31,377$8,817
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08619$39,826$11,058
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56319$30,965$7,260
Coagulation Disorders 81319$66,203$21,487
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09118$98,458$15,008
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19118$38,240$7,435
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25318$115,849$24,831
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29218$30,464$7,465
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54318$51,632$9,115
Cellulitis with Mcc 60218$45,921$12,967
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98218$101,402$19,843
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08217$88,786$19,975
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$68,781$15,167
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31417$40,105$15,170
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41917$52,234$10,864
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48217$64,375$15,151
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07016$75,948$12,983
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17616$41,310$7,345
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 27216$105,866$19,888
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37116$83,082$15,956
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44416$85,969$14,209
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51616$82,067$16,656
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02615$118,532$24,722
Seizures with Mcc 10015$82,035$15,834
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20215$30,267$8,493
Chest pain 31315$28,350$7,117
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33615$73,679$16,851
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37415$97,724$18,051
Diabetes, with major complications 63715$52,894$12,414
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$48,599$14,572
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21914$280,574$56,942
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35414$77,729$14,674
Kidney Transplant 65214$204,298$73,847
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65714$73,186$20,059
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02713$135,189$19,320
Dysequilibrium 14913$25,631$6,544
Pneumothorax with Cc 20013$28,259$9,223
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84013$153,110$26,251
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16412$91,288$19,646
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26412$107,735$25,678
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26612$235,911$48,496
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$49,922$9,340
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32712$122,740$23,036
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43912$35,212$7,503
Hip or knee replacement 47012$81,360$15,396
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55112$46,219$13,041
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58012$64,875$14,966
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64312$54,097$14,611
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Ovarian and Non-Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 74012$77,180$14,915
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89712$41,323$8,998
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98712$137,745$27,082
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05411$58,447$11,869
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$49,370$10,907
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$49,078$14,603
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23311$255,743$60,953
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$227,469$42,781
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41711$88,019$19,478
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43611$46,620$9,514
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43811$92,256$14,261
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$31,061$8,424
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46411$86,296$23,863
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55411$23,601$7,422
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65911$82,709$21,023
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90811$100,722$16,547
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95611$212,117$61,217

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