Community Memorial Hospital - Burke Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
16x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,808
60 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Community Memorial Hospital - Burkecharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOW TC 1ST MARKER 88184 | 88184 | $2,450 | $81 | +$2,369 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,650 | $183 | +$4,467 |
| ED 11000 DEBR SKIN 10% BODY SURFACE | 11000 | $1,295 | $59 | +$1,236 |
| CT HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70450 | $2,300 | $107 | +$2,193 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,775 | $131 | +$2,644 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | 72131 | $2,700 | $130 | +$2,570 |
| CT EXT LOWER WO CONT | 73700 | $2,600 | $130 | +$2,470 |
| MRI T SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72146 | $3,800 | $190 | +$3,610 |
| MRI L SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72148 | $3,800 | $192 | +$3,608 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE WO CONT | 72128 | $2,525 | $130 | +$2,395 |
| CT ABDOMEN WO CONTRAST | 74150 | $2,600 | $136 | +$2,464 |
| MRI LOWER EXT JT WO CONTRAST | 73721 | $3,800 | $204 | +$3,596 |
| MRI C SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72141 | $3,500 | $191 | +$3,309 |
| MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | 70551 | $3,500 | $195 | +$3,305 |
| DOPPLER SPECTRAL DISPLAY COMP | 93320 | $900 | $51 | +$849 |
| ED 20610 ASP INJ JOINT BURSA MAJOR WO US GUID | 20610 | $1,200 | $69 | +$1,131 |
| CT THORAX DIAGNOSTIC WO CONTRAST | 71250 | $2,300 | $133 | +$2,167 |
| CT HEAD WO THEN W CONTRAST | 70470 | $3,000 | $173 | +$2,827 |
| CT ABD PELVIS W CONTRAST | 74177 | $5,200 | $300 | +$4,900 |
| MRI ABDOMEN WO CONTRAST | 74181 | $3,350 | $194 | +$3,156 |
About Community Memorial Hospital - Burke Pricing
Community Memorial Hospital - Burke in , SD charges about 16x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 60procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
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