Heart catheterization in South Dakota
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$45,499typical hospital bill
$8,476typical amount paid
$7,530–$10,469range paid across 4 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,499 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 St Lukes | Aberdeen | 12 | $37,097 | $7,530 | |
| Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota | Sioux Falls | 12 | $50,409 | $7,543 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 51 | $50,637 | $9,410 | |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 34 | $40,589 | $10,469 |
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.