Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in South Dakota
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$44,415typical hospital bill
$12,083typical amount paid
$10,171–$12,893range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,415 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 | 29 | $37,350 | $10,171 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 32 | $57,759 | $12,083 | |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 22 | $44,415 | $12,893 |
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.