Lung infection, with complications in South Dakota
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$44,084typical hospital bill
$8,395typical amount paid
$8,285–$9,625range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,084 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 | 19 | $47,433 | $8,285 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 25 | $44,084 | $8,395 | |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 22 | $40,993 | $9,625 |
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.