The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | B | A |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 78 | 90 |
| Rank in state | #5 | #1 |
| Procedures priced | 29 | 54 |
| CMS quality stars | Not rated | 3/5 |
| Ownership | Proprietary | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Black Hills Surgical H... | Prairie Lakes Healthca... |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $44,521 | $47,286 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | $3,556 | $5,143 |
| Level 1 Intraocular Procedures | $4,705 | $5,971 |
| Level 2 Upper GI Procedures | $5,945 | $6,058 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services | $12,442 | $15,839 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $20,554 | $26,714 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | $4,655 | $9,477 |
| Level 1 Nerve Procedures | $4,763 | $5,947 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $9,267 | $9,025 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $5,165 | $5,184 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $48,008 | $73,680 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services | $20,638 | $24,957 |
| Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) | $43,439 | $62,359 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
Brookings, SD
2.8x — bills about $2.79 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Yankton, SD
3.3x — bills about $3.31 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Aberdeen, SD
3.6x — bills about $3.60 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Spearfish, SD
4.0x — bills about $3.99 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Rapid City, SD
4.0x — bills about $3.99 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Rapid City, SD
4.0x — bills about $3.99 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Pierre, SD
4.0x — bills about $3.99 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Dakota Dunes, SD
4.1x — bills about $4.12 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for