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Initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) cost in South Dakota
Compare cash prices for initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In South Dakota
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Dakota.
Nationwide typical: $164 (most listed prices $56–$349).
Cheapest in South Dakota
- Avera Queen of Peace HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$68.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Queen of Peace Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital AveraInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$105
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Hospital AveraInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Hospital Avera price file · checked Oct 2026 - Freeman Regional Health ServicesInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$131
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Freeman Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - Black Hills Surgical HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$133Source: Black Hills Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Brookings Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Dells Area HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$166
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Dells Area Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Gregory HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$166
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Avera Gregory Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Missouri River Health CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Avera Flandreau HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$172
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Flandreau Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Douglas County Memorial HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$172
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Douglas County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Coteau des Prairies Health Care SystemInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$184
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coteau des Prairies Health Care System price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
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Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.