The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | B | B |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 78 | 72 |
| Rank in state | #5 | #7 |
| Procedures priced | 29 | 13 |
| CMS quality stars | Not rated | Not rated |
| Ownership | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Black Hills Surgical H... | Same Day Surgery Cente... |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services | $12,442 | $18,277 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services | $20,638 | $40,918 |
| Level 2 Breast/lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures | $14,212 | $30,970 |
| Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures | $5,394 | $8,410 |
| Level 4 ENT Procedures | $8,180 | $15,309 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
Watertown, SD
2.8x — bills about $2.78 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
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
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