Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc in South Dakota
MS-DRG 444: Disorders of the biliary tract with mcc
$71,612typical hospital bill
$13,532typical amount paid
$12,855–$14,209range paid across 2 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,612 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | 25 | $57,254 | $12,855 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 16 | $85,969 | $14,209 |
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.