Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in South Dakota
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$126,008typical hospital bill
$21,942typical amount paid
$20,988–$28,063range paid across 3 hospitals
South Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $126,008 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | 39 | $127,378 | $20,988 | |
| Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center | Sioux Falls | 51 | $126,008 | $21,942 | |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | 39 | $110,741 | $28,063 |
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.