Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in South Dakota
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$30,467typical hospital bill
$6,720typical amount paid
$6,564–$7,535range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,467 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc | Watertown | 18 | $16,811 | $6,564 | |
| Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center | Sioux Falls | 19 | $38,743 | $6,720 | |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 33 | $30,467 | $7,535 |
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.