Fainting in South Dakota
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$36,503typical hospital bill
$7,580typical amount paid
$7,322–$8,378range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,503 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 44 | $36,880 | $7,322 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 48 | $36,503 | $7,580 | |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 24 | $32,567 | $8,378 |
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.