3 hospitals here publish what they charge Medicare. The typical one bills about $3.76 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for. Where more than one hospital treats the same thing, the difference between them is often several times over.
#5 in SD
Rapid City, SD
3.3x — bills about $3.29 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#7 in SD
Rapid City, SD
4.0x — bills about $3.99 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#11 in SD
Rapid City, SD
4.0x — bills about $3.99 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
The procedures most patients here are treated for, with the local typical charge.
Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services
$21,482 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services
$43,481 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 2 Breast/lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures
$27,787 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 4 ENT Procedures
$13,557 typical charge · 3 hospitals