COPD, with major complications in South Dakota
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$32,022typical hospital bill
$8,735typical amount paid
$8,572–$9,428range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,022 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | 19 | $32,022 | $8,572 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen | Aberdeen | 11 | $26,536 | $8,735 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 56 | $50,051 | $9,428 |
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.